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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,174.94, 16,762.98 and 2,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,174.94, 16,762.98 and 2,855.02 is: 4,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,174.94 : 16,762.98 = 2,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,174.94/16,762.98 = 2,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,174.94x = 16,762.98 × 2,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,174.94x = 47,858,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,858,643.16/11,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.68

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