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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.41, 16,539.57 and 4,006.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.41, 16,539.57 and 4,006.41 is: 6,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.41 : 16,539.57 = 4,006.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.41/16,539.57 = 4,006.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.41x = 16,539.57 × 4,006.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.41x = 66,264,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,264,298.64/11,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.60

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