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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.97, 16,885.46 and 2,936.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.97, 16,885.46 and 2,936.98 is: 4,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.97 : 16,885.46 = 2,936.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.97/16,885.46 = 2,936.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.97x = 16,885.46 × 2,936.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.97x = 49,592,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592,258.31/11,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.47

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