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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.73, 16,591.11 and 3,270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.73, 16,591.11 and 3,270.15 is: 4,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.73 : 16,591.11 = 3,270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.73/16,591.11 = 3,270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.73x = 16,591.11 × 3,270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.73x = 54,255,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,418.37/11,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.23

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