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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.92, 16,863.20 and 6,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.92, 16,863.20 and 6,051.68 is: 9,069.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.92 : 16,863.20 = 6,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.92/16,863.20 = 6,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.92x = 16,863.20 × 6,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.92x = 102,050,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,050,690.18/11,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.62

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