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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.46, 16,998.54 and 3,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.46, 16,998.54 and 3,013.98 is: 4,520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.46 : 16,998.54 = 3,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.46/16,998.54 = 3,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.46x = 16,998.54 × 3,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.46x = 51,233,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,233,259.59/11,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.53

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