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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.06, 16,999.56 and 3,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.06, 16,999.56 and 3,013.08 is: 4,519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.06 : 16,999.56 = 3,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.06/16,999.56 = 3,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.06x = 16,999.56 × 3,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.06x = 51,220,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,220,981.80/11,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.61

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