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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.99, 16,751.57 and 2,847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.99, 16,751.57 and 2,847.93 is: 4,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.99 : 16,751.57 = 2,847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.99/16,751.57 = 2,847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.99x = 16,751.57 × 2,847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.99x = 47,707,207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,707,207.87/11,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.78

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