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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,316.44, 16,975.31 and 2,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,316.44, 16,975.31 and 2,996.24 is: 4,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,316.44 : 16,975.31 = 2,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,316.44/16,975.31 = 2,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,316.44x = 16,975.31 × 2,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,316.44x = 50,862,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,862,034.81/11,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.53

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