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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.66, 16,886.49 and 2,937.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.66, 16,886.49 and 2,937.65 is: 4,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.66 : 16,886.49 = 2,937.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.66/16,886.49 = 2,937.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.66x = 16,886.49 × 2,937.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.66x = 49,606,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,597.35/11,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.48

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