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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.88, 16,621.03 and 3,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.88, 16,621.03 and 3,287.69 is: 4,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.88 : 16,621.03 = 3,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.88/16,621.03 = 3,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.88x = 16,621.03 × 3,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.88x = 54,644,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,644,777.45/11,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.34

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