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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.93, 16,951.68 and 2,981.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.93, 16,951.68 and 2,981.61 is: 4,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.93 : 16,951.68 = 2,981.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.93/16,951.68 = 2,981.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.93x = 16,951.68 × 2,981.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.93x = 50,543,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,543,298.60/11,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.09

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