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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.36, 16,594.88 and 3,270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.36, 16,594.88 and 3,270.78 is: 4,907.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.36 : 16,594.88 = 3,270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.36/16,594.88 = 3,270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.36x = 16,594.88 × 3,270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.36x = 54,278,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278,185.25/11,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.01

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