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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.95, 16,877.94 and 2,933.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.95, 16,877.94 and 2,933.58 is: 4,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.95 : 16,877.94 = 2,933.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.95/16,877.94 = 2,933.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.95x = 16,877.94 × 2,933.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.95x = 49,512,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512,787.23/11,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.98

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