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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.49, 16,632.98 and 2,768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.49, 16,632.98 and 2,768.41 is: 4,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.49 : 16,632.98 = 2,768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.49/16,632.98 = 2,768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.49x = 16,632.98 × 2,768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.49x = 46,046,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,908.16/11,088.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.68

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