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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.59, 16,580.70 and 4,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.59, 16,580.70 and 4,483.28 is: 6,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.59 : 16,580.70 = 4,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.59/16,580.70 = 4,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.59x = 16,580.70 × 4,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.59x = 74,335,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,335,962.15/11,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.66

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