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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.36, 16,571.87 and 4,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.36, 16,571.87 and 4,122.48 is: 6,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.36 : 16,571.87 = 4,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.36/16,571.87 = 4,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.36x = 16,571.87 × 4,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.36x = 68,317,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317,119.78/11,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.91

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