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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.75, 16,553.26 and 4,797.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.75, 16,553.26 and 4,797.03 is: 7,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.75 : 16,553.26 = 4,797.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.75/16,553.26 = 4,797.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.75x = 16,553.26 × 4,797.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.75x = 79,406,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,406,484.82/11,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.48

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