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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.67, 16,850.93 and 2,913.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.67, 16,850.93 and 2,913.47 is: 4,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.67 : 16,850.93 = 2,913.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.67/16,850.93 = 2,913.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.67x = 16,850.93 × 2,913.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.67x = 49,094,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094,580.21/11,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.31

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