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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,064.97, 16,597.52 and 3,273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,064.97, 16,597.52 and 3,273.85 is: 4,910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,064.97 : 16,597.52 = 3,273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,064.97/16,597.52 = 3,273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,064.97x = 16,597.52 × 3,273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,064.97x = 54,337,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337,790.85/11,064.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.79

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