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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,080.96, 16,621.54 and 3,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,080.96, 16,621.54 and 3,289.76 is: 4,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,080.96 : 16,621.54 = 3,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,080.96/16,621.54 = 3,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,080.96x = 16,621.54 × 3,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,080.96x = 54,680,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,680,877.43/11,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.67

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