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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.59, 16,550.41 and 4,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.59, 16,550.41 and 4,011.72 is: 6,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.59 : 16,550.41 = 4,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.59/16,550.41 = 4,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.59x = 16,550.41 × 4,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.59x = 66,395,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,395,610.81/11,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.13

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