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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,156.58, 16,729.29 and 4,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,156.58, 16,729.29 and 4,581 is: 6,869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,156.58 : 16,729.29 = 4,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,156.58/16,729.29 = 4,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,156.58x = 16,729.29 × 4,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,156.58x = 76,636,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636,877.49/11,156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.21

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