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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,244.62, 16,867.54 and 2,924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,244.62, 16,867.54 and 2,924.66 is: 4,387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,244.62 : 16,867.54 = 2,924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,244.62/16,867.54 = 2,924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,244.62x = 16,867.54 × 2,924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,244.62x = 49,331,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,331,770.48/11,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.14

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