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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.12, 16,879.88 and 2,932.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.12, 16,879.88 and 2,932.63 is: 4,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.12 : 16,879.88 = 2,932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.12/16,879.88 = 2,932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.12x = 16,879.88 × 2,932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.12x = 49,502,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,502,442.48/11,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.00

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