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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.59, 16,573.68 and 4,473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.59, 16,573.68 and 4,473.77 is: 6,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.59 : 16,573.68 = 4,473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.59/16,573.68 = 4,473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.59x = 16,573.68 × 4,473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.59x = 74,146,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,146,749.51/11,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.54

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