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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,183.40, 16,774.02 and 2,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,183.40, 16,774.02 and 2,975.40 is: 4,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,183.40 : 16,774.02 = 2,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,183.40/16,774.02 = 2,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,183.40x = 16,774.02 × 2,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,183.40x = 49,909,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909,419.11/11,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.81

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