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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.54, 16,631.07 and 3,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.54, 16,631.07 and 3,294.35 is: 4,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.54 : 16,631.07 = 3,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.54/16,631.07 = 3,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.54x = 16,631.07 × 3,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.54x = 54,788,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,565.45/11,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.35

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