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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.41, 16,743.34 and 2,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.41, 16,743.34 and 2,842.44 is: 4,263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.41 : 16,743.34 = 2,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.41/16,743.34 = 2,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.41x = 16,743.34 × 2,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.41x = 47,591,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591,932.24/11,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.59

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