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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.70, 16,601.48 and 4,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.70, 16,601.48 and 4,493.82 is: 6,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.70 : 16,601.48 = 4,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.70/16,601.48 = 4,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.70x = 16,601.48 × 4,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.70x = 74,604,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,604,062.85/11,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.70

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