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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.21, 16,579.53 and 3,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.21, 16,579.53 and 3,261.03 is: 4,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.21 : 16,579.53 = 3,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.21/16,579.53 = 3,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.21x = 16,579.53 × 3,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.21x = 54,066,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066,344.72/11,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.90

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