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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.99, 16,771.50 and 2,860.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.99, 16,771.50 and 2,860.71 is: 4,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.99 : 16,771.50 = 2,860.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.99/16,771.50 = 2,860.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.99x = 16,771.50 × 2,860.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.99x = 47,978,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978,397.77/11,180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.07

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