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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.92, 16,579.50 and 3,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.92, 16,579.50 and 3,259.72 is: 4,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.92 : 16,579.50 = 3,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.92/16,579.50 = 3,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.92x = 16,579.50 × 3,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.92x = 54,044,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044,527.74/11,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.06

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