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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.97, 16,541.60 and 6,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.97, 16,541.60 and 6,046.71 is: 9,050.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.97 : 16,541.60 = 6,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.97/16,541.60 = 6,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.97x = 16,541.60 × 6,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.97x = 100,022,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,022,227.90/11,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.17

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