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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.88, 16,514.20 and 4,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.88, 16,514.20 and 4,085.52 is: 6,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.88 : 16,514.20 = 4,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.88/16,514.20 = 4,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.88x = 16,514.20 × 4,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.88x = 67,469,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,469,094.38/11,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.38

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