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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.65, 16,541.17 and 4,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.65, 16,541.17 and 4,788.96 is: 7,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.65 : 16,541.17 = 4,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.65/16,541.17 = 4,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.65x = 16,541.17 × 4,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.65x = 79,214,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,214,927.48/11,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.39

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