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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.69, 16,563.21 and 4,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.69, 16,563.21 and 4,027.38 is: 6,037.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.69 : 16,563.21 = 4,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.69/16,563.21 = 4,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.69x = 16,563.21 × 4,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.69x = 66,706,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,706,340.69/11,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.49

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