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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,249.69, 16,861.57 and 6,044.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,249.69, 16,861.57 and 6,044.63 is: 9,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,249.69 : 16,861.57 = 6,044.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,249.69/16,861.57 = 6,044.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,249.69x = 16,861.57 × 6,044.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,249.69x = 101,921,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,921,852.45/11,249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.97

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