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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.65, 16,606.93 and 3,279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.65, 16,606.93 and 3,279.61 is: 4,918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.65 : 16,606.93 = 3,279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.65/16,606.93 = 3,279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.65x = 16,606.93 × 3,279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.65x = 54,464,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,253.70/11,072.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.81

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