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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.25, 16,545.38 and 2,822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.25, 16,545.38 and 2,822.25 is: 4,233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.25 : 16,545.38 = 2,822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.25/16,545.38 = 2,822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.25x = 16,545.38 × 2,822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.25x = 46,695,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695,184.59/11,030.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.38

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