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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,227.63, 16,841.37 and 2,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,227.63, 16,841.37 and 2,907.62 is: 4,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,227.63 : 16,841.37 = 2,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,227.63/16,841.37 = 2,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,227.63x = 16,841.37 × 2,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,227.63x = 48,968,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968,304.24/11,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.41

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