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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.55, 16,723.08 and 3,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.55, 16,723.08 and 3,250.98 is: 4,875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.55 : 16,723.08 = 3,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.55/16,723.08 = 3,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.55x = 16,723.08 × 3,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.55x = 54,366,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366,398.62/11,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.67

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