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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,074.79, 16,614.95 and 3,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,074.79, 16,614.95 and 3,283.62 is: 4,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,074.79 : 16,614.95 = 3,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,074.79/16,614.95 = 3,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,074.79x = 16,614.95 × 3,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,074.79x = 54,557,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,557,165.70/11,074.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.25

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