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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.77, 16,635.89 and 3,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.77, 16,635.89 and 3,297.59 is: 4,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.77 : 16,635.89 = 3,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.77/16,635.89 = 3,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.77x = 16,635.89 × 3,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.77x = 54,858,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858,289.80/11,088.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.19

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