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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.58, 16,541.33 and 4,786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.58, 16,541.33 and 4,786.77 is: 7,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.58 : 16,541.33 = 4,786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.58/16,541.33 = 4,786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.58x = 16,541.33 × 4,786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.58x = 79,179,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,179,580.30/11,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.14

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