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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.22, 16,885.84 and 2,937.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.22, 16,885.84 and 2,937.23 is: 4,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.22 : 16,885.84 = 2,937.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.22/16,885.84 = 2,937.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.22x = 16,885.84 × 2,937.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.22x = 49,597,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597,595.82/11,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.85

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