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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,119.99, 16,679.40 and 2,800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,119.99, 16,679.40 and 2,800.01 is: 4,199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,119.99 : 16,679.40 = 2,800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,119.99/16,679.40 = 2,800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,119.99x = 16,679.40 × 2,800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,119.99x = 46,702,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,702,486.79/11,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.87

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