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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.58, 16,592.18 and 3,268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.58, 16,592.18 and 3,268.39 is: 4,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.58 : 16,592.18 = 3,268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.58/16,592.18 = 3,268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.58x = 16,592.18 × 3,268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.58x = 54,229,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229,715.19/11,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.42

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