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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,161.95, 16,744.01 and 4,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,161.95, 16,744.01 and 4,047.99 is: 6,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,161.95 : 16,744.01 = 4,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,161.95/16,744.01 = 4,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,161.95x = 16,744.01 × 4,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,161.95x = 67,779,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,779,564.80/11,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.38

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