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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,091.68, 16,632.72 and 3,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,091.68, 16,632.72 and 3,298.40 is: 4,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,091.68 : 16,632.72 = 3,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,091.68/16,632.72 = 3,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,091.68x = 16,632.72 × 3,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,091.68x = 54,861,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861,363.65/11,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.17

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