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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.45, 16,497.87 and 3,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.45, 16,497.87 and 3,982.54 is: 5,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.45 : 16,497.87 = 3,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.45/16,497.87 = 3,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.45x = 16,497.87 × 3,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.45x = 65,703,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,703,401.94/11,003.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.17

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