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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.48, 16,638.96 and 6,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.48, 16,638.96 and 6,158.72 is: 9,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.48 : 16,638.96 = 6,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.48/16,638.96 = 6,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.48x = 16,638.96 × 6,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.48x = 102,474,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,474,695.73/11,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.88

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