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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.63, 16,219.16 and 2,914.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.63, 16,219.16 and 2,914.46 is: 4,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.63 : 16,219.16 = 2,914.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.63/16,219.16 = 2,914.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.63x = 16,219.16 × 2,914.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.63x = 47,269,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269,997.39/10,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.14

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