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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.42, 16,590.76 and 3,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.42, 16,590.76 and 3,267.22 is: 4,901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.42 : 16,590.76 = 3,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.42/16,590.76 = 3,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.42x = 16,590.76 × 3,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.42x = 54,205,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,205,662.89/11,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.31

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