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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.84, 16,583.57 and 4,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.84, 16,583.57 and 4,127.88 is: 6,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.84 : 16,583.57 = 4,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.84/16,583.57 = 4,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.84x = 16,583.57 × 4,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.84x = 68,454,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,454,986.93/11,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.43

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