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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.23, 16,604.78 and 3,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.23, 16,604.78 and 3,277.65 is: 4,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.23 : 16,604.78 = 3,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.23/16,604.78 = 3,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.23x = 16,604.78 × 3,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.23x = 54,424,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,657.17/11,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.20

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