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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.68, 16,580.52 and 4,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.68, 16,580.52 and 4,035.12 is: 6,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.68 : 16,580.52 = 4,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.68/16,580.52 = 4,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.68x = 16,580.52 × 4,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.68x = 66,904,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,904,387.86/11,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.68

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