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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.34, 16,546.29 and 4,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.34, 16,546.29 and 4,009.45 is: 6,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.34 : 16,546.29 = 4,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.34/16,546.29 = 4,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.34x = 16,546.29 × 4,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.34x = 66,341,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341,543.76/11,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.28

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