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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,043.68, 16,565.48 and 4,474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,043.68, 16,565.48 and 4,474.47 is: 6,711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043.68 : 16,565.48 = 4,474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043.68/16,565.48 = 4,474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043.68x = 16,565.48 × 4,474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043.68x = 74,121,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,121,720.92/11,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.69

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