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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.58, 16,539.87 and 4,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.58, 16,539.87 and 4,005.29 is: 6,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.58 : 16,539.87 = 4,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.58/16,539.87 = 4,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.58x = 16,539.87 × 4,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.58x = 66,246,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,246,904.72/11,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.93

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