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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,304.98, 16,957.22 and 2,985.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,304.98, 16,957.22 and 2,985.59 is: 4,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,304.98 : 16,957.22 = 2,985.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,304.98/16,957.22 = 2,985.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,304.98x = 16,957.22 × 2,985.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,304.98x = 50,627,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,627,206.75/11,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.31

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