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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,109.97, 16,664.82 and 2,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,109.97, 16,664.82 and 2,789.92 is: 4,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,109.97 : 16,664.82 = 2,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,109.97/16,664.82 = 2,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,109.97x = 16,664.82 × 2,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,109.97x = 46,493,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493,514.61/11,109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.85

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