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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.62, 16,589.74 and 3,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.62, 16,589.74 and 3,268.22 is: 4,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.62 : 16,589.74 = 3,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.62/16,589.74 = 3,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.62x = 16,589.74 × 3,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.62x = 54,218,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218,920.06/11,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.86

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