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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,163.78, 16,744.91 and 3,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,163.78, 16,744.91 and 3,266.01 is: 4,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,163.78 : 16,744.91 = 3,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,163.78/16,744.91 = 3,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,163.78x = 16,744.91 × 3,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,163.78x = 54,689,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,689,027.18/11,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.79

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