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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,177.94, 16,767.48 and 2,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,177.94, 16,767.48 and 2,858.02 is: 4,287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,177.94 : 16,767.48 = 2,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,177.94/16,767.48 = 2,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,177.94x = 16,767.48 × 2,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,177.94x = 47,921,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,921,793.19/11,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.18

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