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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.20, 16,591.80 and 4,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.20, 16,591.80 and 4,134.80 is: 6,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.20 : 16,591.80 = 4,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.20/16,591.80 = 4,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.20x = 16,591.80 × 4,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.20x = 68,603,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,603,774.64/11,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.20

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