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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.65, 16,838.27 and 2,905.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.65, 16,838.27 and 2,905.58 is: 4,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.65 : 16,838.27 = 2,905.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.65/16,838.27 = 2,905.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.65x = 16,838.27 × 2,905.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.65x = 48,924,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,924,883.92/11,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.31

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