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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.74, 16,607.03 and 3,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.74, 16,607.03 and 3,279.16 is: 4,919.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.74 : 16,607.03 = 3,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.74/16,607.03 = 3,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.74x = 16,607.03 × 3,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.74x = 54,457,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457,025.46/11,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.45

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