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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.89, 16,606.31 and 4,829.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.89, 16,606.31 and 4,829.42 is: 7,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.89 : 16,606.31 = 4,829.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.89/16,606.31 = 4,829.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.89x = 16,606.31 × 4,829.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.89x = 80,198,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,198,738.46/11,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.42

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