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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.33, 16,764.49 and 2,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.33, 16,764.49 and 2,856.36 is: 4,284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.33 : 16,764.49 = 2,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.33/16,764.49 = 2,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.33x = 16,764.49 × 2,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.33x = 47,885,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885,418.66/11,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.54

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