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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.53, 16,881.80 and 2,934.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.53, 16,881.80 and 2,934.53 is: 4,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.53 : 16,881.80 = 2,934.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.53/16,881.80 = 2,934.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.53x = 16,881.80 × 2,934.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.53x = 49,540,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,540,071.48/11,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.79

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