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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.59, 16,740.92 and 2,840.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.59, 16,740.92 and 2,840.65 is: 4,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.59 : 16,740.92 = 2,840.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.59/16,740.92 = 2,840.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.59x = 16,740.92 × 2,840.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.59x = 47,555,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,555,059.65/11,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.98

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