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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.59, 16,548.91 and 4,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.59, 16,548.91 and 4,010.72 is: 6,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.59 : 16,548.91 = 4,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.59/16,548.91 = 4,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.59x = 16,548.91 × 4,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.59x = 66,372,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,372,951.54/11,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.62

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