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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.21, 16,594.82 and 3,271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.21, 16,594.82 and 3,271.42 is: 4,907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.21 : 16,594.82 = 3,271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.21/16,594.82 = 3,271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.21x = 16,594.82 × 3,271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.21x = 54,288,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,288,526.71/11,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.12

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