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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.67, 16,631.16 and 3,294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.67, 16,631.16 and 3,294.46 is: 4,942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.67 : 16,631.16 = 3,294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.67/16,631.16 = 3,294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.67x = 16,631.16 × 3,294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.67x = 54,790,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790,691.37/11,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.48

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