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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,107.28, 16,661.94 and 3,209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,107.28, 16,661.94 and 3,209.69 is: 4,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,107.28 : 16,661.94 = 3,209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,107.28/16,661.94 = 3,209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,107.28x = 16,661.94 × 3,209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,107.28x = 53,479,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,479,691.82/11,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.83

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