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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.04, 16,577.52 and 4,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.04, 16,577.52 and 4,126 is: 6,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.04 : 16,577.52 = 4,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.04/16,577.52 = 4,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.04x = 16,577.52 × 4,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.04x = 68,398,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,398,847.52/11,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.80

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