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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.96, 16,741.86 and 2,841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.96, 16,741.86 and 2,841.17 is: 4,261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.96 : 16,741.86 = 2,841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.96/16,741.86 = 2,841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.96x = 16,741.86 × 2,841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.96x = 47,566,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,566,456.17/11,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.86

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