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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.23, 16,589.79 and 3,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.23, 16,589.79 and 3,268.38 is: 4,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.23 : 16,589.79 = 3,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.23/16,589.79 = 3,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.23x = 16,589.79 × 3,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.23x = 54,221,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221,737.84/11,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.85

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