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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.07, 16,722.32 and 4,578.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.07, 16,722.32 and 4,578.09 is: 6,865.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.07 : 16,722.32 = 4,578.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.07/16,722.32 = 4,578.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.07x = 16,722.32 × 4,578.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.07x = 76,556,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,556,263.08/11,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.99

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