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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.83, 16,604.80 and 4,047.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.83, 16,604.80 and 4,047.55 is: 6,071.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.83 : 16,604.80 = 4,047.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.83/16,604.80 = 4,047.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.83x = 16,604.80 × 4,047.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.83x = 67,208,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,208,706.61/11,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.89

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