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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,136.76, 16,705.66 and 2,816.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,136.76, 16,705.66 and 2,816.86 is: 4,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,136.76 : 16,705.66 = 2,816.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,136.76/16,705.66 = 2,816.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,136.76x = 16,705.66 × 2,816.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,136.76x = 47,057,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057,493.23/11,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.42

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