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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.06, 16,585.59 and 2,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.06, 16,585.59 and 2,849.06 is: 4,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.06 : 16,585.59 = 2,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.06/16,585.59 = 2,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.06x = 16,585.59 × 2,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.06x = 47,253,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,393.19/11,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.59

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