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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.10, 16,586.13 and 3,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.10, 16,586.13 and 3,266.06 is: 4,898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.10 : 16,586.13 = 3,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.10/16,586.13 = 3,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.10x = 16,586.13 × 3,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.10x = 54,171,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171,295.75/11,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.35

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