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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.39, 16,581.21 and 3,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.39, 16,581.21 and 3,261.21 is: 4,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.39 : 16,581.21 = 3,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.39/16,581.21 = 3,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.39x = 16,581.21 × 3,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.39x = 54,074,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,074,807.86/11,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.59

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