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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.57, 16,632.91 and 3,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.57, 16,632.91 and 3,297.99 is: 4,947.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.57 : 16,632.91 = 3,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.57/16,632.91 = 3,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.57x = 16,632.91 × 3,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.57x = 54,855,170.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,855,170.85/11,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.00

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