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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,087.91, 16,634.64 and 3,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,087.91, 16,634.64 and 3,296.73 is: 4,945.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,087.91 : 16,634.64 = 3,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,087.91/16,634.64 = 3,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,087.91x = 16,634.64 × 3,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,087.91x = 54,839,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,839,916.73/11,087.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.92

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