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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.94, 16,580.49 and 3,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.94, 16,580.49 and 3,263.98 is: 4,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.94 : 16,580.49 = 3,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.94/16,580.49 = 3,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.94x = 16,580.49 × 3,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.94x = 54,118,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,118,387.75/11,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.29

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