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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.03, 16,579.80 and 3,262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.03, 16,579.80 and 3,262.23 is: 4,892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.03 : 16,579.80 = 3,262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.03/16,579.80 = 3,262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.03x = 16,579.80 × 3,262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.03x = 54,087,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087,120.95/11,054.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.98

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