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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.66, 16,565.43 and 4,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.66, 16,565.43 and 4,022.34 is: 6,034.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.66 : 16,565.43 = 4,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.66/16,565.43 = 4,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.66x = 16,565.43 × 4,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.66x = 66,631,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,631,791.71/11,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.58

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