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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.35, 16,581.34 and 3,264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.35, 16,581.34 and 3,264.07 is: 4,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.35 : 16,581.34 = 3,264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.35/16,581.34 = 3,264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.35x = 16,581.34 × 3,264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.35x = 54,122,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122,654.45/11,057.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.72

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