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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.26, 16,603.86 and 3,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.26, 16,603.86 and 3,278.68 is: 4,918.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.26 : 16,603.86 = 3,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.26/16,603.86 = 3,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.26x = 16,603.86 × 3,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.26x = 54,438,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,438,743.70/11,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.01

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