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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.44, 16,753.74 and 2,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.44, 16,753.74 and 2,848.52 is: 4,273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.44 : 16,753.74 = 2,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.44/16,753.74 = 2,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.44x = 16,753.74 × 2,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.44x = 47,723,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,455.48/11,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.06

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