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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,243.96, 16,871.34 and 6,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,243.96, 16,871.34 and 6,049.16 is: 9,076.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,243.96 : 16,871.34 = 6,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,243.96/16,871.34 = 6,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,243.96x = 16,871.34 × 6,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,243.96x = 102,057,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,057,435.07/11,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.65

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