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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.29, 16,876.88 and 2,931.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.29, 16,876.88 and 2,931.63 is: 4,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.29 : 16,876.88 = 2,931.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.29/16,876.88 = 2,931.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.29x = 16,876.88 × 2,931.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.29x = 49,476,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,718.19/11,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.04

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