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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.06, 16,751.73 and 2,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.06, 16,751.73 and 2,848.04 is: 4,271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.06 : 16,751.73 = 2,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.06/16,751.73 = 2,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.06x = 16,751.73 × 2,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.06x = 47,709,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,709,597.11/11,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.97

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