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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150, 16,725 and 2,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150, 16,725 and 2,942 is: 4,413

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150 : 16,725 = 2,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150/16,725 = 2,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150x = 16,725 × 2,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150x = 49,204,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204,950/11,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413

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