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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.64, 16,573.20 and 4,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.64, 16,573.20 and 4,121.44 is: 6,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.64 : 16,573.20 = 4,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.64/16,573.20 = 4,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.64x = 16,573.20 × 4,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.64x = 68,305,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,305,449.41/11,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.01

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