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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.63, 16,550.47 and 6,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.63, 16,550.47 and 6,901.60 is: 10,328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.63 : 16,550.47 = 6,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.63/16,550.47 = 6,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.63x = 16,550.47 × 6,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.63x = 114,224,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,224,606.49/11,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.07

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