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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.39, 16,579.71 and 3,260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.39, 16,579.71 and 3,260.21 is: 4,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.39 : 16,579.71 = 3,260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.39/16,579.71 = 3,260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.39x = 16,579.71 × 3,260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.39x = 54,053,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053,253.44/11,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.08

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