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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.62, 16,586.73 and 3,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.62, 16,586.73 and 3,266.22 is: 4,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.62 : 16,586.73 = 3,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.62/16,586.73 = 3,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.62x = 16,586.73 × 3,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.62x = 54,175,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,175,909.26/11,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.86

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