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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.82, 16,566.40 and 4,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.82, 16,566.40 and 4,029.51 is: 6,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.82 : 16,566.40 = 4,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.82/16,566.40 = 4,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.82x = 16,566.40 × 4,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.82x = 66,754,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,754,474.46/11,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.68

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