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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,599.01, 16,006.42 and 7,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,599.01, 16,006.42 and 7,060.05 is: 9,742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,599.01 : 16,006.42 = 7,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,599.01/16,006.42 = 7,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,599.01x = 16,006.42 × 7,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,599.01x = 113,006,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,006,125.52/11,599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,742.74

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