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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,255.97, 16,883.96 and 2,935.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,255.97, 16,883.96 and 2,935.98 is: 4,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,255.97 : 16,883.96 = 2,935.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,255.97/16,883.96 = 2,935.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,255.97x = 16,883.96 × 2,935.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,255.97x = 49,570,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,570,884.46/11,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.96

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