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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.62, 16,663.46 and 4,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.62, 16,663.46 and 4,537.04 is: 6,803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.62 : 16,663.46 = 4,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.62/16,663.46 = 4,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.62x = 16,663.46 × 4,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.62x = 75,602,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,602,678.56/11,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.32

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