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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.72, 16,593.60 and 3,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.72, 16,593.60 and 3,269.24 is: 4,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.72 : 16,593.60 = 3,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.72/16,593.60 = 3,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.72x = 16,593.60 × 3,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.72x = 54,248,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248,460.86/11,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.60

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