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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.83, 16,540.36 and 4,006.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.83, 16,540.36 and 4,006.01 is: 6,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.83 : 16,540.36 = 4,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.83/16,540.36 = 4,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.83x = 16,540.36 × 4,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.83x = 66,260,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260,744.83/11,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.42

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