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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.93, 16,505.37 and 3,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.93, 16,505.37 and 3,105.50 is: 4,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.93 : 16,505.37 = 3,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.93/16,505.37 = 3,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.93x = 16,505.37 × 3,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.93x = 51,257,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,257,426.54/11,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.53

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