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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.97, 16,588.06 and 6,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.97, 16,588.06 and 6,662.30 is: 10,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.97 : 16,588.06 = 6,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.97/16,588.06 = 6,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.97x = 16,588.06 × 6,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.97x = 110,514,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,514,532.54/11,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.59

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