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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,173.55, 16,760.32 and 2,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,173.55, 16,760.32 and 2,853.58 is: 4,280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,173.55 : 16,760.32 = 2,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,173.55/16,760.32 = 2,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,173.55x = 16,760.32 × 2,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,173.55x = 47,826,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826,896.34/11,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.37

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