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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.98, 16,628.71 and 3,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.98, 16,628.71 and 3,292.78 is: 4,939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.98 : 16,628.71 = 3,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.98/16,628.71 = 3,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.98x = 16,628.71 × 3,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.98x = 54,754,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754,683.71/11,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.98

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