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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.30, 16,872.74 and 2,928.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.30, 16,872.74 and 2,928.12 is: 4,392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.30 : 16,872.74 = 2,928.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.30/16,872.74 = 2,928.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.30x = 16,872.74 × 2,928.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.30x = 49,405,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,405,407.45/11,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.26

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