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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.84, 16,727.28 and 2,832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.84, 16,727.28 and 2,832.12 is: 4,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.84 : 16,727.28 = 2,832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.84/16,727.28 = 2,832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.84x = 16,727.28 × 2,832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.84x = 47,373,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373,664.23/11,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.06

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