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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307, 16,960.50 and 3,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307, 16,960.50 and 3,099 is: 4,648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307 : 16,960.50 = 3,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307/16,960.50 = 3,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307x = 16,960.50 × 3,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307x = 52,560,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,560,589.50/11,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.50

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