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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.58, 16,547.31 and 4,790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.58, 16,547.31 and 4,790.77 is: 7,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.58 : 16,547.31 = 4,790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.58/16,547.31 = 4,790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.58x = 16,547.31 × 4,790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.58x = 79,274,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,356.33/11,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.13

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