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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.71, 16,689.63 and 2,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.71, 16,689.63 and 2,806.62 is: 4,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.71 : 16,689.63 = 2,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.71/16,689.63 = 2,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.71x = 16,689.63 × 2,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.71x = 46,841,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,841,365.90/11,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.81

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