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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.64, 16,571.58 and 3,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.64, 16,571.58 and 3,256.60 is: 4,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.64 : 16,571.58 = 3,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.64/16,571.58 = 3,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.64x = 16,571.58 × 3,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.64x = 53,967,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,007.43/11,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.94

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