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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.57, 16,551.32 and 6,901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.57, 16,551.32 and 6,901.65 is: 10,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.57 : 16,551.32 = 6,901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.57/16,551.32 = 6,901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.57x = 16,551.32 × 6,901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.57x = 114,231,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,231,383.17/11,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.67

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