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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.68, 16,587.46 and 3,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.68, 16,587.46 and 3,160.32 is: 4,740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.68 : 16,587.46 = 3,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.68/16,587.46 = 3,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.68x = 16,587.46 × 3,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.68x = 52,421,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,421,681.59/11,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.75

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