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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.73, 16,541.95 and 4,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.73, 16,541.95 and 4,009 is: 6,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.73 : 16,541.95 = 4,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.73/16,541.95 = 4,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.73x = 16,541.95 × 4,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.73x = 66,316,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316,677.55/11,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.99

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