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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,090.26, 16,635.40 and 2,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,090.26, 16,635.40 and 2,882.26 is: 4,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,090.26 : 16,635.40 = 2,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,090.26/16,635.40 = 2,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,090.26x = 16,635.40 × 2,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,090.26x = 47,947,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947,548.00/11,090.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.39

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