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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,004.86, 16,507.26 and 2,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,004.86, 16,507.26 and 2,684.78 is: 4,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,004.86 : 16,507.26 = 2,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,004.86/16,507.26 = 2,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,004.86x = 16,507.26 × 2,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,004.86x = 44,318,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318,361.50/11,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.16

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