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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.73, 16,507.32 and 3,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.73, 16,507.32 and 3,983.03 is: 5,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.73 : 16,507.32 = 3,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.73/16,507.32 = 3,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.73x = 16,507.32 × 3,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.73x = 65,749,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,749,150.78/11,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.17

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