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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.08, 16,508.91 and 2,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.08, 16,508.91 and 2,685.86 is: 4,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.08 : 16,508.91 = 2,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.08/16,508.91 = 2,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.08x = 16,508.91 × 2,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.08x = 44,340,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340,610.45/11,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.74

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