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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.87, 16,565.71 and 4,023.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.87, 16,565.71 and 4,023.66 is: 6,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.87 : 16,565.71 = 4,023.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.87/16,565.71 = 4,023.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.87x = 16,565.71 × 4,023.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.87x = 66,654,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,654,869.75/11,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.29

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