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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,133.99, 16,698.20 and 3,236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,133.99, 16,698.20 and 3,236.49 is: 4,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,133.99 : 16,698.20 = 3,236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,133.99/16,698.20 = 3,236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,133.99x = 16,698.20 × 3,236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,133.99x = 54,043,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,043,541.14/11,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.92

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