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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.29, 16,551.90 and 4,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.29, 16,551.90 and 4,016.34 is: 6,020.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.29 : 16,551.90 = 4,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.29/16,551.90 = 4,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.29x = 16,551.90 × 4,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.29x = 66,478,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,478,058.05/11,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.86

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