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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.40, 16,591.94 and 6,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.40, 16,591.94 and 6,704.84 is: 10,058.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.40 : 16,591.94 = 6,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.40/16,591.94 = 6,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.40x = 16,591.94 × 6,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.40x = 111,246,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,246,302.99/11,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.98

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