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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,080.48, 16,618.32 and 3,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,080.48, 16,618.32 and 3,289.36 is: 4,933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,080.48 : 16,618.32 = 3,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,080.48/16,618.32 = 3,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,080.48x = 16,618.32 × 3,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,080.48x = 54,663,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,637.08/11,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.33

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