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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011.70, 16,517.55 and 7,301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011.70, 16,517.55 and 7,301.90 is: 10,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011.70 : 16,517.55 = 7,301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011.70/16,517.55 = 7,301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011.70x = 16,517.55 × 7,301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011.70x = 120,609,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,609,498.35/11,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.85

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