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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,109.76, 16,665.60 and 2,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,109.76, 16,665.60 and 2,901.76 is: 4,352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,109.76 : 16,665.60 = 2,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,109.76/16,665.60 = 2,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,109.76x = 16,665.60 × 2,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,109.76x = 48,359,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,571.46/11,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.89

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