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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.61, 16,534.69 and 4,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.61, 16,534.69 and 4,099.25 is: 6,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.61 : 16,534.69 = 4,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.61/16,534.69 = 4,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.61x = 16,534.69 × 4,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.61x = 67,779,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,779,827.98/11,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.26

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