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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.63, 16,658.44 and 2,897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.63, 16,658.44 and 2,897.63 is: 4,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.63 : 16,658.44 = 2,897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.63/16,658.44 = 2,897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.63x = 16,658.44 × 2,897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.63x = 48,269,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269,912.21/11,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.44

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