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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.25, 16,558.89 and 2,831.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.25, 16,558.89 and 2,831.25 is: 4,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.25 : 16,558.89 = 2,831.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.25/16,558.89 = 2,831.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.25x = 16,558.89 × 2,831.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.25x = 46,882,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882,357.31/11,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.88

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