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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.94, 16,998.08 and 3,013.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.94, 16,998.08 and 3,013.61 is: 4,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.94 : 16,998.08 = 3,013.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.94/16,998.08 = 3,013.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.94x = 16,998.08 × 3,013.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.94x = 51,225,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225,483.81/11,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.05

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