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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.97, 16,509.40 and 5,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.97, 16,509.40 and 5,095.68 is: 7,636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.97 : 16,509.40 = 5,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.97/16,509.40 = 5,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.97x = 16,509.40 × 5,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.97x = 84,126,619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,126,619.39/11,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.09

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