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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.38, 16,711.38 and 4,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.38, 16,711.38 and 4,566.96 is: 6,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.38 : 16,711.38 = 4,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.38/16,711.38 = 4,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.38x = 16,711.38 × 4,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.38x = 76,320,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,320,204.00/11,140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.77

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