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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.88, 16,672.31 and 2,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.88, 16,672.31 and 2,906.88 is: 4,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.88 : 16,672.31 = 2,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.88/16,672.31 = 2,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.88x = 16,672.31 × 2,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.88x = 48,464,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,464,404.49/11,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.32

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