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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,255.67, 16,883.51 and 2,935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,255.67, 16,883.51 and 2,935.67 is: 4,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,255.67 : 16,883.51 = 2,935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,255.67/16,883.51 = 2,935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,255.67x = 16,883.51 × 2,935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,255.67x = 49,564,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564,314.71/11,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.50

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