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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.61, 16,590.72 and 3,267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.61, 16,590.72 and 3,267.42 is: 4,901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.61 : 16,590.72 = 3,267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.61/16,590.72 = 3,267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.61x = 16,590.72 × 3,267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.61x = 54,208,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208,893.70/11,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.96

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