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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.29, 16,592.90 and 4,136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.29, 16,592.90 and 4,136.25 is: 6,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.29 : 16,592.90 = 4,136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.29/16,592.90 = 4,136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.29x = 16,592.90 × 4,136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.29x = 68,632,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632,361.94/11,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.17

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