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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.34, 16,592 and 3,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.34, 16,592 and 3,269.54 is: 4,904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.34 : 16,592 = 3,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.34/16,592 = 3,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.34x = 16,592 × 3,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.34x = 54,248,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248,207.68/11,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.31

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