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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.25, 16,996.68 and 3,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.25, 16,996.68 and 3,010.38 is: 4,515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.25 : 16,996.68 = 3,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.25/16,996.68 = 3,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.25x = 16,996.68 × 3,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.25x = 51,166,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,166,465.54/11,330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.92

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