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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.68, 16,626.42 and 3,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.68, 16,626.42 and 3,292.50 is: 4,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.68 : 16,626.42 = 3,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.68/16,626.42 = 3,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.68x = 16,626.42 × 3,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.68x = 54,742,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742,487.85/11,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.02

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