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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.22, 16,770.26 and 2,860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.22, 16,770.26 and 2,860.22 is: 4,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.22 : 16,770.26 = 2,860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.22/16,770.26 = 2,860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.22x = 16,770.26 × 2,860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.22x = 47,966,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,633.06/11,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.31

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