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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.66, 16,546 and 4,009.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.66, 16,546 and 4,009.37 is: 6,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.66 : 16,546 = 4,009.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.66/16,546 = 4,009.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.66x = 16,546 × 4,009.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.66x = 66,339,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,339,036.02/11,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.06

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