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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.63, 16,736.56 and 2,837.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.63, 16,736.56 and 2,837.65 is: 4,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.63 : 16,736.56 = 2,837.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.63/16,736.56 = 2,837.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.63x = 16,736.56 × 2,837.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.63x = 47,492,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,492,401.61/11,157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.50

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