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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.54, 16,543.98 and 4,790.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.54, 16,543.98 and 4,790.83 is: 7,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.54 : 16,543.98 = 4,790.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.54/16,543.98 = 4,790.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.54x = 16,543.98 × 4,790.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.54x = 79,259,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,259,395.70/11,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.19

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