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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,174.98, 16,762.45 and 2,855.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,174.98, 16,762.45 and 2,855.01 is: 4,282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,174.98 : 16,762.45 = 2,855.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,174.98/16,762.45 = 2,855.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,174.98x = 16,762.45 × 2,855.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,174.98x = 47,856,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,856,962.37/11,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.51

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