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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.74, 16,502.58 and 2,681.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.74, 16,502.58 and 2,681.69 is: 4,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.74 : 16,502.58 = 2,681.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.74/16,502.58 = 2,681.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.74x = 16,502.58 × 2,681.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.74x = 44,254,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,254,721.25/11,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.52

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