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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.96, 16,514.76 and 4,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.96, 16,514.76 and 4,086.32 is: 6,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.96 : 16,514.76 = 4,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.96/16,514.76 = 4,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.96x = 16,514.76 × 4,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.96x = 67,484,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,484,594.08/11,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.08

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