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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.40, 16,901.10 and 3,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.40, 16,901.10 and 3,059.40 is: 4,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.40 : 16,901.10 = 3,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.40/16,901.10 = 3,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.40x = 16,901.10 × 3,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.40x = 51,707,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,225.34/11,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.10

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