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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.20, 16,657.80 and 3,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.20, 16,657.80 and 3,207.70 is: 4,811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.20 : 16,657.80 = 3,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.20/16,657.80 = 3,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.20x = 16,657.80 × 3,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.20x = 53,433,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,433,225.06/11,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.55

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