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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.93, 16,711.82 and 4,569.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.93, 16,711.82 and 4,569.41 is: 6,848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.93 : 16,711.82 = 4,569.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.93/16,711.82 = 4,569.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.93x = 16,711.82 × 4,569.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.93x = 76,363,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,363,134.58/11,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.14

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