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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.56, 16,575.09 and 3,152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.56, 16,575.09 and 3,152.69 is: 4,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.56 : 16,575.09 = 3,152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.56/16,575.09 = 3,152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.56x = 16,575.09 × 3,152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.56x = 52,256,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,256,120.49/11,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.25

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