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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.92, 16,570.94 and 3,255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.92, 16,570.94 and 3,255.91 is: 4,883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.92 : 16,570.94 = 3,255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.92/16,570.94 = 3,255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.92x = 16,570.94 × 3,255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.92x = 53,953,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953,489.26/11,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.15

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