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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.75, 16,593.59 and 4,040.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.75, 16,593.59 and 4,040.75 is: 6,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.75 : 16,593.59 = 4,040.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.75/16,593.59 = 4,040.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.75x = 16,593.59 × 4,040.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.75x = 67,050,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,050,600.38/11,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.03

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