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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.01, 16,855.26 and 2,916.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.01, 16,855.26 and 2,916.99 is: 4,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.01 : 16,855.26 = 2,916.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.01/16,855.26 = 2,916.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.01x = 16,855.26 × 2,916.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.01x = 49,166,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,166,624.87/11,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.42

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