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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.52, 16,538.84 and 7,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.52, 16,538.84 and 7,066.89 is: 10,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.52 : 16,538.84 = 7,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.52/16,538.84 = 7,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.52x = 16,538.84 × 7,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.52x = 116,878,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,878,127.67/11,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.77

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