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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.79, 16,516.97 and 4,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.79, 16,516.97 and 4,437.01 is: 6,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.79 : 16,516.97 = 4,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.79/16,516.97 = 4,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.79x = 16,516.97 × 4,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.79x = 73,285,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,285,961.06/11,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.83

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