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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.88, 16,575.02 and 4,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.88, 16,575.02 and 4,033.28 is: 6,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.88 : 16,575.02 = 4,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.88/16,575.02 = 4,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.88x = 16,575.02 × 4,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.88x = 66,851,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,851,676.50/11,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.52

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