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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.03, 16,739.97 and 2,839.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.03, 16,739.97 and 2,839.98 is: 4,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.03 : 16,739.97 = 2,839.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.03/16,739.97 = 2,839.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.03x = 16,739.97 × 2,839.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.03x = 47,541,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,180.00/11,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.95

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