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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.38, 16,550.09 and 6,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.38, 16,550.09 and 6,901.35 is: 10,327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.38 : 16,550.09 = 6,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.38/16,550.09 = 6,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.38x = 16,550.09 × 6,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.38x = 114,217,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,217,898.12/11,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.69

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