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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.76, 16,642.72 and 3,304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.76, 16,642.72 and 3,304.57 is: 4,956.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.76 : 16,642.72 = 3,304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.76/16,642.72 = 3,304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.76x = 16,642.72 × 3,304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.76x = 54,996,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,996,933.49/11,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.57

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