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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,117.72, 16,675.34 and 2,797.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,117.72, 16,675.34 and 2,797.73 is: 4,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,117.72 : 16,675.34 = 2,797.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,117.72/16,675.34 = 2,797.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,117.72x = 16,675.34 × 2,797.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,117.72x = 46,653,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653,140.67/11,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.29

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