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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.32, 16,598.22 and 3,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.32, 16,598.22 and 3,272.33 is: 4,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.32 : 16,598.22 = 3,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.32/16,598.22 = 3,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.32x = 16,598.22 × 3,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.32x = 54,314,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314,836.89/11,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.45

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