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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.45, 16,847.09 and 2,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.45, 16,847.09 and 2,911.44 is: 4,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.45 : 16,847.09 = 2,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.45/16,847.09 = 2,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.45x = 16,847.09 × 2,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.45x = 49,049,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049,277.15/11,231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.14

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