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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.58, 16,520.43 and 2,693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.58, 16,520.43 and 2,693.66 is: 4,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.58 : 16,520.43 = 2,693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.58/16,520.43 = 2,693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.58x = 16,520.43 × 2,693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.58x = 44,500,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,500,421.47/11,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.51

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