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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.89, 16,583.96 and 4,729.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.89, 16,583.96 and 4,729.91 is: 7,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.89 : 16,583.96 = 4,729.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.89/16,583.96 = 4,729.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.89x = 16,583.96 × 4,729.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.89x = 78,440,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,440,531.67/11,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.91

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