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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.32, 16,530.52 and 7,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.32, 16,530.52 and 7,055.28 is: 10,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.32 : 16,530.52 = 7,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.32/16,530.52 = 7,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.32x = 16,530.52 × 7,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.32x = 116,627,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,627,447.15/11,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.26

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