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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.96, 16,522.52 and 2,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.96, 16,522.52 and 2,806.96 is: 4,210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.96 : 16,522.52 = 2,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.96/16,522.52 = 2,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.96x = 16,522.52 × 2,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.96x = 46,378,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378,052.74/11,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.46

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