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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.99, 16,633.73 and 2,768.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.99, 16,633.73 and 2,768.91 is: 4,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.99 : 16,633.73 = 2,768.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.99/16,633.73 = 2,768.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.99x = 16,633.73 × 2,768.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.99x = 46,057,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,287.49/11,088.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.42

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