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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,236.67, 16,855.43 and 2,916.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,236.67, 16,855.43 and 2,916.47 is: 4,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,236.67 : 16,855.43 = 2,916.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,236.67/16,855.43 = 2,916.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,236.67x = 16,855.43 × 2,916.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,236.67x = 49,158,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,355.93/11,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.82

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