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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,099.92, 16,653.22 and 3,308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,099.92, 16,653.22 and 3,308.73 is: 4,964.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,099.92 : 16,653.22 = 3,308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,099.92/16,653.22 = 3,308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,099.92x = 16,653.22 × 3,308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,099.92x = 55,101,008.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,101,008.61/11,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.09

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