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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.84, 16,537.61 and 4,006.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.84, 16,537.61 and 4,006.11 is: 6,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.84 : 16,537.61 = 4,006.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.84/16,537.61 = 4,006.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.84x = 16,537.61 × 4,006.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.84x = 66,251,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,251,556.83/11,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.67

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