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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.61, 16,606.85 and 3,279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.61, 16,606.85 and 3,279.03 is: 4,919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.61 : 16,606.85 = 3,279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.61/16,606.85 = 3,279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.61x = 16,606.85 × 3,279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.61x = 54,454,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,342.96/11,069.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.26

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