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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.72, 16,505.08 and 3,105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.72, 16,505.08 and 3,105.33 is: 4,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.72 : 16,505.08 = 3,105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.72/16,505.08 = 3,105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.72x = 16,505.08 × 3,105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.72x = 51,253,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,253,660.14/11,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.27

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