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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.81, 16,693.22 and 4,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.81, 16,693.22 and 4,014.02 is: 6,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.81 : 16,693.22 = 4,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.81/16,693.22 = 4,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.81x = 16,693.22 × 4,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.81x = 67,006,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,006,970.71/11,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.41

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