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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.50, 16,850.19 and 2,913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.50, 16,850.19 and 2,913.51 is: 4,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.50 : 16,850.19 = 2,913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.50/16,850.19 = 2,913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.50x = 16,850.19 × 2,913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.50x = 49,093,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093,197.07/11,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.25

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