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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.41, 16,503.36 and 2,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.41, 16,503.36 and 2,682.50 is: 4,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.41 : 16,503.36 = 2,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.41/16,503.36 = 2,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.41x = 16,503.36 × 2,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.41x = 44,270,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,180.68/11,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.68

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