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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.66, 16,878.99 and 2,932.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.66, 16,878.99 and 2,932.65 is: 4,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.66 : 16,878.99 = 2,932.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.66/16,878.99 = 2,932.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.66x = 16,878.99 × 2,932.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.66x = 49,500,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500,170.02/11,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.98

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