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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.49, 16,001.55 and 4,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.49, 16,001.55 and 4,002.41 is: 6,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.49 : 16,001.55 = 4,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.49/16,001.55 = 4,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.49x = 16,001.55 × 4,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.49x = 64,044,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,044,803.74/10,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.30

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