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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,045.96, 16,569.04 and 3,148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,045.96, 16,569.04 and 3,148.47 is: 4,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,045.96 : 16,569.04 = 3,148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,045.96/16,569.04 = 3,148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,045.96x = 16,569.04 × 3,148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,045.96x = 52,167,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,167,125.37/11,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.73

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