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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.74, 16,566.39 and 3,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.74, 16,566.39 and 3,255 is: 4,880.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.74 : 16,566.39 = 3,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.74/16,566.39 = 3,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.74x = 16,566.39 × 3,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.74x = 53,923,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923,599.45/11,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.96

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