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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,092.58, 16,638.82 and 3,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,092.58, 16,638.82 and 3,301.39 is: 4,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,092.58 : 16,638.82 = 3,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,092.58/16,638.82 = 3,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,092.58x = 16,638.82 × 3,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,092.58x = 54,931,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,931,233.96/11,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.07

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