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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.34, 16,582.83 and 4,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.34, 16,582.83 and 4,127.38 is: 6,192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.34 : 16,582.83 = 4,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.34/16,582.83 = 4,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.34x = 16,582.83 × 4,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.34x = 68,443,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,443,537.33/11,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.68

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