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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.38, 16,475.40 and 6,066.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.38, 16,475.40 and 6,066.55 is: 9,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.38 : 16,475.40 = 6,066.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.38/16,475.40 = 6,066.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.38x = 16,475.40 × 6,066.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.38x = 99,948,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,948,765.79/11,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.28

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