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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.73, 16,524.75 and 2,696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.73, 16,524.75 and 2,696.77 is: 4,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.73 : 16,524.75 = 2,696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.73/16,524.75 = 2,696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.73x = 16,524.75 × 2,696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.73x = 44,563,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,367.43/11,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.06

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