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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,106.44, 16,659.66 and 2,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,106.44, 16,659.66 and 2,898.44 is: 4,347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,106.44 : 16,659.66 = 2,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,106.44/16,659.66 = 2,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,106.44x = 16,659.66 × 2,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,106.44x = 48,287,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287,024.93/11,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.66

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