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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.94, 16,756.98 and 2,851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.94, 16,756.98 and 2,851.02 is: 4,276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.94 : 16,756.98 = 2,851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.94/16,756.98 = 2,851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.94x = 16,756.98 × 2,851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.94x = 47,774,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,774,485.12/11,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.68

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