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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028.25, 16,542.38 and 2,820.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028.25, 16,542.38 and 2,820.25 is: 4,230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028.25 : 16,542.38 = 2,820.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028.25/16,542.38 = 2,820.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028.25x = 16,542.38 × 2,820.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028.25x = 46,653,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653,647.20/11,028.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.38

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