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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.88, 16,984.02 and 3,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.88, 16,984.02 and 3,002.92 is: 4,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.88 : 16,984.02 = 3,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.88/16,984.02 = 3,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.88x = 16,984.02 × 3,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.88x = 51,001,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001,653.34/11,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.30

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