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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.61, 16,520.26 and 2,693.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.61, 16,520.26 and 2,693.69 is: 4,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.61 : 16,520.26 = 2,693.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.61/16,520.26 = 2,693.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.61x = 16,520.26 × 2,693.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.61x = 44,500,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,500,459.16/11,013.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.50

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