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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.46, 16,593.69 and 3,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.46, 16,593.69 and 3,270.67 is: 4,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.46 : 16,593.69 = 3,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.46/16,593.69 = 3,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.46x = 16,593.69 × 3,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.46x = 54,272,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272,484.07/11,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.01

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