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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.15, 16,573.41 and 3,153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.15, 16,573.41 and 3,153.11 is: 4,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.15 : 16,573.41 = 3,153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.15/16,573.41 = 3,153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.15x = 16,573.41 × 3,153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.15x = 52,257,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257,795.16/11,051.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.72

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