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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.22, 16,871.90 and 2,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.22, 16,871.90 and 2,927.22 is: 4,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.22 : 16,871.90 = 2,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.22/16,871.90 = 2,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.22x = 16,871.90 × 2,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.22x = 49,387,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,387,763.12/11,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.11

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