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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.74, 16,557.39 and 4,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.74, 16,557.39 and 4,016.84 is: 6,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.74 : 16,557.39 = 4,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.74/16,557.39 = 4,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.74x = 16,557.39 × 4,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.74x = 66,508,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,508,303.66/11,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.35

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