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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.46, 16,590.69 and 3,268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.46, 16,590.69 and 3,268.67 is: 4,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.46 : 16,590.69 = 3,268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.46/16,590.69 = 3,268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.46x = 16,590.69 × 3,268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.46x = 54,229,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229,407.73/11,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.00

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