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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,175.59, 16,763.15 and 2,855.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,175.59, 16,763.15 and 2,855.61 is: 4,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,175.59 : 16,763.15 = 2,855.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,175.59/16,763.15 = 2,855.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,175.59x = 16,763.15 × 2,855.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,175.59x = 47,869,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869,025.91/11,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.35

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