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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.63, 16,607.61 and 3,280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.63, 16,607.61 and 3,280.62 is: 4,920.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.63 : 16,607.61 = 3,280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.63/16,607.61 = 3,280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.63x = 16,607.61 × 3,280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.63x = 54,483,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483,257.52/11,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.09

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