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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,101.88, 16,652.82 and 3,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,101.88, 16,652.82 and 3,310.08 is: 4,965.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101.88 : 16,652.82 = 3,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101.88/16,652.82 = 3,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101.88x = 16,652.82 × 3,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101.88x = 55,122,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122,166.43/11,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.12

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