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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.40, 16,586.10 and 3,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.40, 16,586.10 and 3,266.20 is: 4,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.40 : 16,586.10 = 3,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.40/16,586.10 = 3,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.40x = 16,586.10 × 3,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.40x = 54,173,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,173,519.82/11,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.30

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