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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.77, 16,818.62 and 2,891.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.77, 16,818.62 and 2,891.71 is: 4,337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.77 : 16,818.62 = 2,891.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.77/16,818.62 = 2,891.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.77x = 16,818.62 × 2,891.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.77x = 48,634,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634,571.64/11,211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.81

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