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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.32, 16,722.69 and 4,578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.32, 16,722.69 and 4,578.34 is: 6,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.32 : 16,722.69 = 4,578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.32/16,722.69 = 4,578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.32x = 16,722.69 × 4,578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.32x = 76,562,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,562,160.53/11,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.36

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