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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,179.31, 16,768.95 and 2,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,179.31, 16,768.95 and 2,859.33 is: 4,288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,179.31 : 16,768.95 = 2,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,179.31/16,768.95 = 2,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,179.31x = 16,768.95 × 2,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,179.31x = 47,947,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947,961.80/11,179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.99

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