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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,143.56, 16,712.62 and 3,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,143.56, 16,712.62 and 3,243.94 is: 4,865.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,143.56 : 16,712.62 = 3,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,143.56/16,712.62 = 3,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,143.56x = 16,712.62 × 3,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,143.56x = 54,214,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214,736.52/11,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.12

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