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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.58, 16,593 and 4,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.58, 16,593 and 4,041.74 is: 6,063.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.58 : 16,593 = 4,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.58/16,593 = 4,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.58x = 16,593 × 4,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.58x = 67,064,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,064,508.86/11,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.93

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