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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.60, 16,578.72 and 3,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.60, 16,578.72 and 3,262.32 is: 4,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.60 : 16,578.72 = 3,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.60/16,578.72 = 3,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.60x = 16,578.72 × 3,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.60x = 54,085,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,089.83/11,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.10

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