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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.20, 16,647.15 and 2,778.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.20, 16,647.15 and 2,778.19 is: 4,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.20 : 16,647.15 = 2,778.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.20/16,647.15 = 2,778.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.20x = 16,647.15 × 2,778.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.20x = 46,248,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248,945.66/11,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.25

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