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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.40, 16,724.40 and 2,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.40, 16,724.40 and 2,942.40 is: 4,413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.40 : 16,724.40 = 2,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.40/16,724.40 = 2,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.40x = 16,724.40 × 2,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.40x = 49,209,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209,874.56/11,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.28

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