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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.36, 16,529.82 and 4,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.36, 16,529.82 and 4,096 is: 6,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.36 : 16,529.82 = 4,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.36/16,529.82 = 4,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.36x = 16,529.82 × 4,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.36x = 67,706,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,706,142.72/11,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.39

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