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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.83, 16,593.36 and 3,163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.83, 16,593.36 and 3,163.73 is: 4,745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.83 : 16,593.36 = 3,163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.83/16,593.36 = 3,163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.83x = 16,593.36 × 3,163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.83x = 52,496,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496,816.00/11,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.76

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