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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.60, 16,594.56 and 3,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.60, 16,594.56 and 3,270.12 is: 4,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.60 : 16,594.56 = 3,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.60/16,594.56 = 3,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.60x = 16,594.56 × 3,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.60x = 54,266,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,266,202.55/11,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.82

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