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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.04, 16,592.64 and 2,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.04, 16,592.64 and 2,855.04 is: 4,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.04 : 16,592.64 = 2,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.04/16,592.64 = 2,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.04x = 16,592.64 × 2,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.04x = 47,372,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,372,650.91/11,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.06

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