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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.13, 16,845.12 and 2,910.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.13, 16,845.12 and 2,910.12 is: 4,365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.13 : 16,845.12 = 2,910.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.13/16,845.12 = 2,910.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.13x = 16,845.12 × 2,910.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.13x = 49,021,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,021,320.61/11,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.16

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