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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,100.97, 16,651.34 and 2,780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,100.97, 16,651.34 and 2,780.92 is: 4,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,100.97 : 16,651.34 = 2,780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,100.97/16,651.34 = 2,780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,100.97x = 16,651.34 × 2,780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,100.97x = 46,306,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,306,044.43/11,100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.35

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