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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.58, 16,550.86 and 4,022.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.58, 16,550.86 and 4,022.43 is: 6,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.58 : 16,550.86 = 4,022.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.58/16,550.86 = 4,022.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.58x = 16,550.86 × 4,022.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.58x = 66,574,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574,739.54/11,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.38

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