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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.95, 16,879.44 and 2,934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.95, 16,879.44 and 2,934.58 is: 4,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.95 : 16,879.44 = 2,934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.95/16,879.44 = 2,934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.95x = 16,879.44 × 2,934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.95x = 49,534,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534,067.04/11,253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.48

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