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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.90, 16,983.60 and 3,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.90, 16,983.60 and 3,001.80 is: 4,502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.90 : 16,983.60 = 3,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.90/16,983.60 = 3,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.90x = 16,983.60 × 3,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.90x = 50,981,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,981,370.48/11,321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.90

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