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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.99, 16,952.82 and 2,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.99, 16,952.82 and 2,753.46 is: 4,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.99 : 16,952.82 = 2,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.99/16,952.82 = 2,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.99x = 16,952.82 × 2,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.99x = 46,678,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678,909.18/11,301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.15

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