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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.84, 16,628.64 and 3,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.84, 16,628.64 and 3,294.72 is: 4,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.84 : 16,628.64 = 3,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.84/16,628.64 = 3,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.84x = 16,628.64 × 3,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.84x = 54,786,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,786,712.78/11,085.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.04

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