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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.69, 16,635.81 and 3,297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.69, 16,635.81 and 3,297.51 is: 4,947.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.69 : 16,635.81 = 3,297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.69/16,635.81 = 3,297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.69x = 16,635.81 × 3,297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.69x = 54,856,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,749.83/11,088.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.09

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