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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.92, 16,651.72 and 3,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.92, 16,651.72 and 3,307.73 is: 4,962.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.92 : 16,651.72 = 3,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.92/16,651.72 = 3,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.92x = 16,651.72 × 3,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.92x = 55,079,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,079,393.80/11,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.59

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