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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,308, 16,963.04 and 3,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,308, 16,963.04 and 3,100 is: 4,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,308 : 16,963.04 = 3,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,308/16,963.04 = 3,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,308x = 16,963.04 × 3,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,308x = 52,585,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585,424/11,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.29

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