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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.64, 16,570.08 and 3,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.64, 16,570.08 and 3,255.60 is: 4,883.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.64 : 16,570.08 = 3,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.64/16,570.08 = 3,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.64x = 16,570.08 × 3,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.64x = 53,945,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,945,552.45/11,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.44

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