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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.72, 16,563.66 and 4,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.72, 16,563.66 and 4,114.60 is: 6,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.72 : 16,563.66 = 4,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.72/16,563.66 = 4,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.72x = 16,563.66 × 4,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.72x = 68,152,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152,835.44/11,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.30

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