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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.92, 17,001.60 and 3,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.92, 17,001.60 and 3,013.80 is: 4,520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.92 : 17,001.60 = 3,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.92/17,001.60 = 3,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.92x = 17,001.60 × 3,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.92x = 51,239,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,239,422.08/11,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.89

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