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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,106.49, 16,657.28 and 3,207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,106.49, 16,657.28 and 3,207.29 is: 4,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,106.49 : 16,657.28 = 3,207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,106.49/16,657.28 = 3,207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,106.49x = 16,657.28 × 3,207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,106.49x = 53,424,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424,628.25/11,106.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.22

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