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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.82, 16,607.97 and 3,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.82, 16,607.97 and 3,278.84 is: 4,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.82 : 16,607.97 = 3,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.82/16,607.97 = 3,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.82x = 16,607.97 × 3,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.82x = 54,454,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,793.31/11,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.21

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