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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.39, 16,545.55 and 4,789.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.39, 16,545.55 and 4,789.59 is: 7,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.39 : 16,545.55 = 4,789.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.39/16,545.55 = 4,789.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.39x = 16,545.55 × 4,789.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.39x = 79,246,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,246,388.85/11,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.37

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