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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.39, 16,588.71 and 3,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.39, 16,588.71 and 3,266.20 is: 4,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.39 : 16,588.71 = 3,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.39/16,588.71 = 3,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.39x = 16,588.71 × 3,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.39x = 54,182,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182,003.13/11,057.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.07

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