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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061, 16,591.68 and 3,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061, 16,591.68 and 3,269.88 is: 4,904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061 : 16,591.68 = 3,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061/16,591.68 = 3,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061x = 16,591.68 × 3,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061x = 54,252,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,802.60/11,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.87

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