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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,087.57, 16,631.41 and 3,296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,087.57, 16,631.41 and 3,296.99 is: 4,945.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,087.57 : 16,631.41 = 3,296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,087.57/16,631.41 = 3,296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,087.57x = 16,631.41 × 3,296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,087.57x = 54,833,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833,592.46/11,087.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.50

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