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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.79, 16,727.60 and 2,831.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.79, 16,727.60 and 2,831.83 is: 4,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.79 : 16,727.60 = 2,831.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.79/16,727.60 = 2,831.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.79x = 16,727.60 × 2,831.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.79x = 47,369,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369,684.77/11,151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.72

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