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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.54, 16,802.89 and 3,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.54, 16,802.89 and 3,304.96 is: 4,956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.54 : 16,802.89 = 3,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.54/16,802.89 = 3,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.54x = 16,802.89 × 3,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.54x = 55,532,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,532,778.80/11,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.28

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