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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.93, 16,581.42 and 3,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.93, 16,581.42 and 3,262.92 is: 4,893.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.93 : 16,581.42 = 3,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.93/16,581.42 = 3,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.93x = 16,581.42 × 3,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.93x = 54,103,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103,846.95/11,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.65

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