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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.26, 16,597.86 and 3,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.26, 16,597.86 and 3,274.68 is: 4,912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.26 : 16,597.86 = 3,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.26/16,597.86 = 3,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.26x = 16,597.86 × 3,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.26x = 54,352,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352,680.18/11,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.01

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