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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,174.30, 16,761.44 and 2,854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,174.30, 16,761.44 and 2,854.33 is: 4,281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,174.30 : 16,761.44 = 2,854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,174.30/16,761.44 = 2,854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,174.30x = 16,761.44 × 2,854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,174.30x = 47,842,646.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,842,646.27/11,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.49

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