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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.18, 16,870.79 and 2,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.18, 16,870.79 and 2,926.50 is: 4,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.18 : 16,870.79 = 2,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.18/16,870.79 = 2,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.18x = 16,870.79 × 2,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.18x = 49,372,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,366.94/11,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.76

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