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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.65, 16,850.53 and 2,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.65, 16,850.53 and 2,913.08 is: 4,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.65 : 16,850.53 = 2,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.65/16,850.53 = 2,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.65x = 16,850.53 × 2,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.65x = 49,086,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086,941.93/11,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.63

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