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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,097.77, 16,649.42 and 3,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,097.77, 16,649.42 and 3,306.60 is: 4,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,097.77 : 16,649.42 = 3,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,097.77/16,649.42 = 3,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,097.77x = 16,649.42 × 3,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,097.77x = 55,052,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,955.64/11,097.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.72

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