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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.12, 16,590.49 and 3,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.12, 16,590.49 and 3,268.72 is: 4,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.12 : 16,590.49 = 3,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.12/16,590.49 = 3,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.12x = 16,590.49 × 3,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.12x = 54,229,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229,666.47/11,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.61

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