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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,075.67, 16,612.29 and 3,283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,075.67, 16,612.29 and 3,283.88 is: 4,925.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,075.67 : 16,612.29 = 3,283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,075.67/16,612.29 = 3,283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,075.67x = 16,612.29 × 3,283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,075.67x = 54,552,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,552,683.82/11,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.45

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