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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.98, 16,886.96 and 2,937.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.98, 16,886.96 and 2,937.98 is: 4,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.98 : 16,886.96 = 2,937.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.98/16,886.96 = 2,937.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.98x = 16,886.96 × 2,937.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.98x = 49,613,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,613,550.74/11,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.97

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