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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,316.29, 16,975.26 and 2,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,316.29, 16,975.26 and 2,996.25 is: 4,494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,316.29 : 16,975.26 = 2,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,316.29/16,975.26 = 2,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,316.29x = 16,975.26 × 2,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,316.29x = 50,862,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,862,037.90/11,316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.59

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