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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.92, 16,882.38 and 2,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.92, 16,882.38 and 2,934.90 is: 4,402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.92 : 16,882.38 = 2,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.92/16,882.38 = 2,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.92x = 16,882.38 × 2,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.92x = 49,548,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,548,097.06/11,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.35

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