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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.84, 16,606.20 and 4,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.84, 16,606.20 and 4,491.44 is: 6,738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.84 : 16,606.20 = 4,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.84/16,606.20 = 4,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.84x = 16,606.20 × 4,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.84x = 74,585,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,585,750.93/11,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.35

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