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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.65, 16,542.67 and 4,789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.65, 16,542.67 and 4,789.96 is: 7,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.65 : 16,542.67 = 4,789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.65/16,542.67 = 4,789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.65x = 16,542.67 × 4,789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.65x = 79,238,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,238,727.59/11,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.90

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