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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.22, 16,558.10 and 4,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.22, 16,558.10 and 4,017.28 is: 6,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.22 : 16,558.10 = 4,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.22/16,558.10 = 4,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.22x = 16,558.10 × 4,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.22x = 66,518,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518,523.97/11,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.02

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