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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.55, 16,542.54 and 4,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.55, 16,542.54 and 4,009.28 is: 6,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.55 : 16,542.54 = 4,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.55/16,542.54 = 4,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.55x = 16,542.54 × 4,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.55x = 66,323,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323,592.06/11,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.27

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