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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.28, 16,593.48 and 3,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.28, 16,593.48 and 3,272.88 is: 4,908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.28 : 16,593.48 = 3,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.28/16,593.48 = 3,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.28x = 16,593.48 × 3,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.28x = 54,308,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,308,468.82/11,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.89

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