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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.46, 16,991.04 and 3,008.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.46, 16,991.04 and 3,008.98 is: 4,513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.46 : 16,991.04 = 3,008.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.46/16,991.04 = 3,008.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.46x = 16,991.04 × 3,008.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.46x = 51,125,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,125,699.54/11,328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.03

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