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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.01, 16,439.88 and 4,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.01, 16,439.88 and 4,033.89 is: 6,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.01 : 16,439.88 = 4,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.01/16,439.88 = 4,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.01x = 16,439.88 × 4,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.01x = 66,316,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316,667.53/10,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.23

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