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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.29, 16,862.24 and 2,921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.29, 16,862.24 and 2,921.12 is: 4,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.29 : 16,862.24 = 2,921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.29/16,862.24 = 2,921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.29x = 16,862.24 × 2,921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.29x = 49,256,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256,626.51/11,241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.76

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