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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.30, 16,725.44 and 2,830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.30, 16,725.44 and 2,830.35 is: 4,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.30 : 16,725.44 = 2,830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.30/16,725.44 = 2,830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.30x = 16,725.44 × 2,830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.30x = 47,338,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,918.90/11,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.53

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