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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.99, 16,585.49 and 6,436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.99, 16,585.49 and 6,436.75 is: 9,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.99 : 16,585.49 = 6,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.99/16,585.49 = 6,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.99x = 16,585.49 × 6,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.99x = 106,756,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,756,652.76/11,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.13

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