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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,161.63, 16,746.55 and 4,588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,161.63, 16,746.55 and 4,588.35 is: 6,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,161.63 : 16,746.55 = 4,588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,161.63/16,746.55 = 4,588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,161.63x = 16,746.55 × 4,588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,161.63x = 76,838,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,838,958.42/11,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.21

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