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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.68, 16,594.74 and 4,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.68, 16,594.74 and 4,137 is: 6,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.68 : 16,594.74 = 4,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.68/16,594.74 = 4,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.68x = 16,594.74 × 4,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.68x = 68,652,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,652,439.38/11,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.77

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