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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.72, 16,885.09 and 2,936.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.72, 16,885.09 and 2,936.73 is: 4,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.72 : 16,885.09 = 2,936.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.72/16,885.09 = 2,936.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.72x = 16,885.09 × 2,936.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.72x = 49,586,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,851.25/11,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.09

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