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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.12, 16,591.98 and 3,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.12, 16,591.98 and 3,269.72 is: 4,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.12 : 16,591.98 = 3,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.12/16,591.98 = 3,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.12x = 16,591.98 × 3,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.12x = 54,251,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251,128.85/11,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.11

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