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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.46, 16,505.57 and 6,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.46, 16,505.57 and 6,002.97 is: 8,996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.46 : 16,505.57 = 6,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.46/16,505.57 = 6,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.46x = 16,505.57 × 6,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.46x = 99,082,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,082,441.54/11,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.49

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