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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.52, 16,588.62 and 3,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.52, 16,588.62 and 3,267.60 is: 4,900.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.52 : 16,588.62 = 3,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.52/16,588.62 = 3,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.52x = 16,588.62 × 3,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.52x = 54,204,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,974.71/11,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.76

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