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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.48, 16,725.24 and 2,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.48, 16,725.24 and 2,942.48 is: 4,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.48 : 16,725.24 = 2,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.48/16,725.24 = 2,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.48x = 16,725.24 × 2,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.48x = 49,213,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213,684.20/11,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.59

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