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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.94, 16,607.79 and 3,278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.94, 16,607.79 and 3,278.73 is: 4,918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.94 : 16,607.79 = 3,278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.94/16,607.79 = 3,278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.94x = 16,607.79 × 3,278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.94x = 54,452,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452,459.31/11,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.95

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