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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.92, 16,879.36 and 2,932.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.92, 16,879.36 and 2,932.90 is: 4,399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.92 : 16,879.36 = 2,932.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.92/16,879.36 = 2,932.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.92x = 16,879.36 × 2,932.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.92x = 49,505,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,505,474.94/11,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.34

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