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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.92, 16,590.78 and 3,268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.92, 16,590.78 and 3,268.36 is: 4,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.92 : 16,590.78 = 3,268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.92/16,590.78 = 3,268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.92x = 16,590.78 × 3,268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.92x = 54,224,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224,641.72/11,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.25

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