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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.33, 16,742.72 and 3,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.33, 16,742.72 and 3,262.86 is: 4,894.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.33 : 16,742.72 = 3,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.33/16,742.72 = 3,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.33x = 16,742.72 × 3,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.33x = 54,629,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629,135.06/11,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.94

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