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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.82, 16,598.97 and 3,272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.82, 16,598.97 and 3,272.83 is: 4,910.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.82 : 16,598.97 = 3,272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.82/16,598.97 = 3,272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.82x = 16,598.97 × 3,272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.82x = 54,325,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325,590.62/11,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.20

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