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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.14, 16,849.68 and 2,912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.14, 16,849.68 and 2,912.46 is: 4,368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.14 : 16,849.68 = 2,912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.14/16,849.68 = 2,912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.14x = 16,849.68 × 2,912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.14x = 49,074,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074,019.01/11,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.68

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