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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.78, 16,642.58 and 3,304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.78, 16,642.58 and 3,304.66 is: 4,956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.78 : 16,642.58 = 3,304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.78/16,642.58 = 3,304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.78x = 16,642.58 × 3,304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.78x = 54,998,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998,068.42/11,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.67

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