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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.07, 16,611.35 and 3,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.07, 16,611.35 and 3,281.09 is: 4,922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.07 : 16,611.35 = 3,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.07/16,611.35 = 3,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.07x = 16,611.35 × 3,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.07x = 54,503,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503,234.91/11,072.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.59

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