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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.76, 16,586.85 and 4,041.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.76, 16,586.85 and 4,041.17 is: 6,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.76 : 16,586.85 = 4,041.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.76/16,586.85 = 4,041.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.76x = 16,586.85 × 4,041.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.76x = 67,030,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030,280.61/11,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.35

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