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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.90, 16,535.56 and 4,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.90, 16,535.56 and 4,004.58 is: 6,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.90 : 16,535.56 = 4,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.90/16,535.56 = 4,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.90x = 16,535.56 × 4,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.90x = 66,217,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,217,972.86/11,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.13

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