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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.21, 16,627.55 and 3,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.21, 16,627.55 and 3,292.01 is: 4,938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.21 : 16,627.55 = 3,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.21/16,627.55 = 3,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.21x = 16,627.55 × 3,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.21x = 54,738,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,738,060.88/11,083.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.83

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