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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,260.53, 16,891.79 and 2,940.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,260.53, 16,891.79 and 2,940.48 is: 4,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,260.53 : 16,891.79 = 2,940.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,260.53/16,891.79 = 2,940.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,260.53x = 16,891.79 × 2,940.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,260.53x = 49,669,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669,955.96/11,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.98

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