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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,004.99, 16,507.69 and 2,685.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,004.99, 16,507.69 and 2,685.03 is: 4,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,004.99 : 16,507.69 = 2,685.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,004.99/16,507.69 = 2,685.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,004.99x = 16,507.69 × 2,685.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,004.99x = 44,323,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,323,636.17/11,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.59

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