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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.33, 16,725.02 and 2,830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.33, 16,725.02 and 2,830.68 is: 4,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.33 : 16,725.02 = 2,830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.33/16,725.02 = 2,830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.33x = 16,725.02 × 2,830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.33x = 47,343,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343,165.46/11,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.90

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