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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.17, 16,590.39 and 3,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.17, 16,590.39 and 3,266.97 is: 4,900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.17 : 16,590.39 = 3,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.17/16,590.39 = 3,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.17x = 16,590.39 × 3,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.17x = 54,200,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200,306.42/11,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.94

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