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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.20, 16,849.71 and 2,913.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.20, 16,849.71 and 2,913.19 is: 4,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.20 : 16,849.71 = 2,913.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.20/16,849.71 = 2,913.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.20x = 16,849.71 × 2,913.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.20x = 49,086,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086,406.67/11,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.76

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