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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.99, 16,683.90 and 2,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.99, 16,683.90 and 2,803 is: 4,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.99 : 16,683.90 = 2,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.99/16,683.90 = 2,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.99x = 16,683.90 × 2,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.99x = 46,764,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,764,971.70/11,122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.35

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