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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,169.82, 16,754.50 and 2,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,169.82, 16,754.50 and 2,849.66 is: 4,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,169.82 : 16,754.50 = 2,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,169.82/16,754.50 = 2,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,169.82x = 16,754.50 × 2,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,169.82x = 47,744,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,744,628.47/11,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.43

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