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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.72, 16,520.24 and 2,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.72, 16,520.24 and 2,693.76 is: 4,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.72 : 16,520.24 = 2,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.72/16,520.24 = 2,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.72x = 16,520.24 × 2,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.72x = 44,501,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501,561.70/11,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.56

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