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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.98, 16,877.94 and 2,933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.98, 16,877.94 and 2,933.56 is: 4,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.98 : 16,877.94 = 2,933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.98/16,877.94 = 2,933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.98x = 16,877.94 × 2,933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.98x = 49,512,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512,449.67/11,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.94

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