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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.56, 16,569.35 and 4,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.56, 16,569.35 and 4,020.89 is: 6,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.56 : 16,569.35 = 4,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.56/16,569.35 = 4,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.56x = 16,569.35 × 4,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.56x = 66,623,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623,430.77/11,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.88

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