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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.77, 16,585.74 and 3,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.77, 16,585.74 and 3,266.19 is: 4,899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.77 : 16,585.74 = 3,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.77/16,585.74 = 3,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.77x = 16,585.74 × 3,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.77x = 54,172,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172,178.13/11,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.46

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