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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,178.65, 16,767.94 and 2,858.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,178.65, 16,767.94 and 2,858.67 is: 4,288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,178.65 : 16,767.94 = 2,858.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,178.65/16,767.94 = 2,858.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,178.65x = 16,767.94 × 2,858.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,178.65x = 47,934,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,007.04/11,178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.00

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