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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.38, 16,551.59 and 6,902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.38, 16,551.59 and 6,902.35 is: 10,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.38 : 16,551.59 = 6,902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.38/16,551.59 = 6,902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.38x = 16,551.59 × 6,902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.38x = 114,244,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,244,867.24/11,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.20

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