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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,117.47, 16,674.97 and 2,797.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,117.47, 16,674.97 and 2,797.48 is: 4,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,117.47 : 16,674.97 = 2,797.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,117.47/16,674.97 = 2,797.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,117.47x = 16,674.97 × 2,797.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,117.47x = 46,647,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,647,922.78/11,117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.91

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