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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.68, 16,886.50 and 2,937.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.68, 16,886.50 and 2,937.66 is: 4,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.68 : 16,886.50 = 2,937.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.68/16,886.50 = 2,937.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.68x = 16,886.50 × 2,937.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.68x = 49,606,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,795.59/11,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.48

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