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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,201.34, 16,802.67 and 2,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,201.34, 16,802.67 and 2,881.44 is: 4,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,201.34 : 16,802.67 = 2,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,201.34/16,802.67 = 2,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,201.34x = 16,802.67 × 2,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,201.34x = 48,415,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,415,885.44/11,201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.33

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