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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,203.62, 16,805.44 and 2,883.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,203.62, 16,805.44 and 2,883.65 is: 4,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,203.62 : 16,805.44 = 2,883.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,203.62/16,805.44 = 2,883.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,203.62x = 16,805.44 × 2,883.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,203.62x = 48,461,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,461,068.43/11,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.48

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