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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,009.88, 16,517.66 and 6,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,009.88, 16,517.66 and 6,335.24 is: 9,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,009.88 : 16,517.66 = 6,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,009.88/16,517.66 = 6,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,009.88x = 16,517.66 × 6,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,009.88x = 104,643,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,643,226.07/11,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.48

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