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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.89, 16,590.96 and 3,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.89, 16,590.96 and 3,267.72 is: 4,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.89 : 16,590.96 = 3,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.89/16,590.96 = 3,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.89x = 16,590.96 × 3,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.89x = 54,214,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214,611.81/11,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.36

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