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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.04, 16,847.57 and 2,911.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.04, 16,847.57 and 2,911.02 is: 4,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.04 : 16,847.57 = 2,911.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.04/16,847.57 = 2,911.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.04x = 16,847.57 × 2,911.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.04x = 49,043,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,043,598.67/11,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.79

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