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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.96, 16,591.24 and 3,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.96, 16,591.24 and 3,267.77 is: 4,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.96 : 16,591.24 = 3,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.96/16,591.24 = 3,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.96x = 16,591.24 × 3,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.96x = 54,216,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,216,323.03/11,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.48

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