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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.48, 16,589.10 and 3,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.48, 16,589.10 and 3,266.60 is: 4,900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.48 : 16,589.10 = 3,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.48/16,589.10 = 3,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.48x = 16,589.10 × 3,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.48x = 54,189,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189,954.06/11,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.75

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