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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.61, 16,533.35 and 7,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.61, 16,533.35 and 7,097.78 is: 10,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.61 : 16,533.35 = 7,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.61/16,533.35 = 7,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.61x = 16,533.35 × 7,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.61x = 117,350,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,350,113.42/11,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.41

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