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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.38, 16,584.56 and 3,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.38, 16,584.56 and 3,264.99 is: 4,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.38 : 16,584.56 = 3,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.38/16,584.56 = 3,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.38x = 16,584.56 × 3,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.38x = 54,148,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,148,422.55/11,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.48

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