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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.95, 16,876.44 and 2,932.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.95, 16,876.44 and 2,932.58 is: 4,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.95 : 16,876.44 = 2,932.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.95/16,876.44 = 2,932.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.95x = 16,876.44 × 2,932.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.95x = 49,491,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491,426.03/11,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.48

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