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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.25, 16,546.88 and 2,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.25, 16,546.88 and 2,823.25 is: 4,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.25 : 16,546.88 = 2,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.25/16,546.88 = 2,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.25x = 16,546.88 × 2,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.25x = 46,715,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715,978.96/11,031.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.88

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