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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.41, 16,550.15 and 6,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.41, 16,550.15 and 6,901.37 is: 10,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.41 : 16,550.15 = 6,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.41/16,550.15 = 6,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.41x = 16,550.15 × 6,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.41x = 114,218,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,218,674.20/11,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.74

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