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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.51, 16,577.55 and 3,260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.51, 16,577.55 and 3,260.73 is: 4,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.51 : 16,577.55 = 3,260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.51/16,577.55 = 3,260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.51x = 16,577.55 × 3,260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.51x = 54,054,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054,914.61/11,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.74

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