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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.52, 16,554.77 and 5,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.52, 16,554.77 and 5,618.56 is: 8,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.52 : 16,554.77 = 5,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.52/16,554.77 = 5,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.52x = 16,554.77 × 5,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.52x = 93,013,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,013,968.53/11,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.02

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