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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.36, 16,966.66 and 6,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.36, 16,966.66 and 6,057.20 is: 9,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.36 : 16,966.66 = 6,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.36/16,966.66 = 6,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.36x = 16,966.66 × 6,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.36x = 102,770,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,770,452.95/11,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.36

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