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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.33, 16,591.80 and 3,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.33, 16,591.80 and 3,268.14 is: 4,903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.33 : 16,591.80 = 3,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.33/16,591.80 = 3,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.33x = 16,591.80 × 3,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.33x = 54,224,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224,325.25/11,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.04

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