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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.93, 16,594.64 and 4,485.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.93, 16,594.64 and 4,485.35 is: 6,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.93 : 16,594.64 = 4,485.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.93/16,594.64 = 4,485.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.93x = 16,594.64 × 4,485.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.93x = 74,432,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432,804.40/11,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.34

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