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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,075.48, 16,615.96 and 3,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,075.48, 16,615.96 and 3,284.30 is: 4,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,075.48 : 16,615.96 = 3,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,075.48/16,615.96 = 3,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,075.48x = 16,615.96 × 3,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,075.48x = 54,571,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571,746.53/11,075.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.26

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