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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.01, 16,587.18 and 3,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.01, 16,587.18 and 3,267 is: 4,899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.01 : 16,587.18 = 3,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.01/16,587.18 = 3,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.01x = 16,587.18 × 3,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.01x = 54,190,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190,317.06/11,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.66

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