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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.02, 16,524.06 and 2,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.02, 16,524.06 and 2,696.06 is: 4,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.02 : 16,524.06 = 2,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.02/16,524.06 = 2,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.02x = 16,524.06 × 2,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.02x = 44,549,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549,857.20/11,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.10

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