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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.79, 16,593.23 and 3,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.79, 16,593.23 and 3,162.97 is: 4,745.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.79 : 16,593.23 = 3,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.79/16,593.23 = 3,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.79x = 16,593.23 × 3,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.79x = 52,483,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,483,888.69/11,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.04

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