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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.70, 16,877.57 and 2,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.70, 16,877.57 and 2,933.33 is: 4,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.70 : 16,877.57 = 2,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.70/16,877.57 = 2,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.70x = 16,877.57 × 2,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.70x = 49,507,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,507,383.35/11,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.60

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