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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.97, 16,580.82 and 4,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.97, 16,580.82 and 4,033.34 is: 6,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.97 : 16,580.82 = 4,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.97/16,580.82 = 4,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.97x = 16,580.82 × 4,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.97x = 66,876,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,876,084.54/11,054.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.41

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