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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.63, 16,584.98 and 3,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.63, 16,584.98 and 3,263.44 is: 4,896.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.63 : 16,584.98 = 3,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.63/16,584.98 = 3,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.63x = 16,584.98 × 3,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.63x = 54,124,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124,087.13/11,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.06

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