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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.35, 16,983.91 and 3,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.35, 16,983.91 and 3,003.20 is: 4,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.35 : 16,983.91 = 3,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.35/16,983.91 = 3,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.35x = 16,983.91 × 3,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.35x = 51,006,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,006,139.68/11,322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.91

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