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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.01, 16,829.97 and 2,899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.01, 16,829.97 and 2,899.32 is: 4,348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.01 : 16,829.97 = 2,899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.01/16,829.97 = 2,899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.01x = 16,829.97 × 2,899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.01x = 48,795,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,795,525.20/11,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.97

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