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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.35, 16,579.85 and 3,263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.35, 16,579.85 and 3,263.07 is: 4,893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.35 : 16,579.85 = 3,263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.35/16,579.85 = 3,263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.35x = 16,579.85 × 3,263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.35x = 54,101,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101,194.82/11,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.22

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