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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.61, 16,531.70 and 4,097.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.61, 16,531.70 and 4,097.25 is: 6,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.61 : 16,531.70 = 4,097.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.61/16,531.70 = 4,097.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.61x = 16,531.70 × 4,097.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.61x = 67,734,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,734,487.34/11,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.26

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