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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.55, 16,584.70 and 3,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.55, 16,584.70 and 3,266.97 is: 4,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.55 : 16,584.70 = 3,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.55/16,584.70 = 3,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.55x = 16,584.70 × 3,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.55x = 54,181,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,181,717.36/11,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.97

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