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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.02, 16,880.73 and 2,933.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.02, 16,880.73 and 2,933.74 is: 4,400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.02 : 16,880.73 = 2,933.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.02/16,880.73 = 2,933.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.02x = 16,880.73 × 2,933.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.02x = 49,523,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,672.83/11,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.53

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