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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.89, 16,591.72 and 3,165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.89, 16,591.72 and 3,165.16 is: 4,746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.89 : 16,591.72 = 3,165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.89/16,591.72 = 3,165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.89x = 16,591.72 × 3,165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.89x = 52,515,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,448.48/11,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.99

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