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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.96, 16,592.94 and 3,270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.96, 16,592.94 and 3,270.17 is: 4,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.96 : 16,592.94 = 3,270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.96/16,592.94 = 3,270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.96x = 16,592.94 × 3,270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.96x = 54,261,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,261,734.60/11,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.26

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