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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,147.41, 16,696.44 and 4,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,147.41, 16,696.44 and 4,553.59 is: 6,820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,147.41 : 16,696.44 = 4,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,147.41/16,696.44 = 4,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,147.41x = 16,696.44 × 4,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,147.41x = 76,028,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,028,742.22/11,147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.31

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