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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.39, 16,642.14 and 3,303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.39, 16,642.14 and 3,303.38 is: 4,954.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.39 : 16,642.14 = 3,303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.39/16,642.14 = 3,303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.39x = 16,642.14 × 3,303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.39x = 54,975,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975,229.22/11,096.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.34

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