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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.82, 16,569.40 and 4,031.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.82, 16,569.40 and 4,031.51 is: 6,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.82 : 16,569.40 = 4,031.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.82/16,569.40 = 4,031.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.82x = 16,569.40 × 4,031.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.82x = 66,799,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,799,701.79/11,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.68

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