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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.54, 16,804.38 and 3,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.54, 16,804.38 and 3,305.96 is: 4,957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.54 : 16,804.38 = 3,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.54/16,804.38 = 3,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.54x = 16,804.38 × 3,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.54x = 55,554,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,554,608.10/11,205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.78

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