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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,092.65, 16,639.77 and 3,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,092.65, 16,639.77 and 3,493.28 is: 5,240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,092.65 : 16,639.77 = 3,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,092.65/16,639.77 = 3,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,092.65x = 16,639.77 × 3,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,092.65x = 58,127,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,292.55/11,092.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.16

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