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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.02, 16,849.59 and 2,912.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.02, 16,849.59 and 2,912.45 is: 4,368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.02 : 16,849.59 = 2,912.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.02/16,849.59 = 2,912.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.02x = 16,849.59 × 2,912.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.02x = 49,073,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,073,588.40/11,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.69

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