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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.74, 16,579.89 and 4,031.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.74, 16,579.89 and 4,031.85 is: 6,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.74 : 16,579.89 = 4,031.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.74/16,579.89 = 4,031.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.74x = 16,579.89 × 4,031.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.74x = 66,847,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,847,629.50/11,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.87

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