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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.70, 16,511.55 and 9,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.70, 16,511.55 and 9,039.40 is: 13,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.70 : 16,511.55 = 9,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.70/16,511.55 = 9,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.70x = 16,511.55 × 9,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.70x = 149,254,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,254,505.07/11,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,559.10

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