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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.20, 16,882.26 and 2,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.20, 16,882.26 and 2,935.32 is: 4,403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.20 : 16,882.26 = 2,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.20/16,882.26 = 2,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.20x = 16,882.26 × 2,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.20x = 49,554,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,554,835.42/11,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.23

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