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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.33, 16,984.88 and 3,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.33, 16,984.88 and 3,002.52 is: 4,504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.33 : 16,984.88 = 3,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.33/16,984.88 = 3,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.33x = 16,984.88 × 3,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.33x = 50,997,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,997,426.89/11,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.15

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