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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.65, 16,537.33 and 4,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.65, 16,537.33 and 4,005.93 is: 6,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.65 : 16,537.33 = 4,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.65/16,537.33 = 4,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.65x = 16,537.33 × 4,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.65x = 66,247,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,247,314.34/11,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.38

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