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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.46, 16,744.11 and 2,842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.46, 16,744.11 and 2,842.67 is: 4,264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.46 : 16,744.11 = 2,842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.46/16,744.11 = 2,842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.46x = 16,744.11 × 2,842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.46x = 47,597,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,597,979.17/11,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.11

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