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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.61, 16,592.22 and 3,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.61, 16,592.22 and 3,268.42 is: 4,903.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.61 : 16,592.22 = 3,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.61/16,592.22 = 3,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.61x = 16,592.22 × 3,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.61x = 54,230,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,343.69/11,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.46

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