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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.36, 16,595.88 and 4,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.36, 16,595.88 and 4,045.28 is: 6,068.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.36 : 16,595.88 = 4,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.36/16,595.88 = 4,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.36x = 16,595.88 × 4,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.36x = 67,134,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,134,981.45/11,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,068.23

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