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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.73, 16,622.33 and 3,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.73, 16,622.33 and 3,288.54 is: 4,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.73 : 16,622.33 = 3,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.73/16,622.33 = 3,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.73x = 16,622.33 × 3,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.73x = 54,663,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,197.10/11,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.62

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