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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.52, 16,541.36 and 4,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.52, 16,541.36 and 4,102 is: 6,153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.52 : 16,541.36 = 4,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.52/16,541.36 = 4,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.52x = 16,541.36 × 4,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.52x = 67,852,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,658.72/11,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.03

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