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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.36, 16,614.08 and 3,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.36, 16,614.08 and 3,285.44 is: 4,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.36 : 16,614.08 = 3,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.36/16,614.08 = 3,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.36x = 16,614.08 × 3,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.36x = 54,584,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,584,563.00/11,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.69

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