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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.53, 16,893.29 and 2,941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.53, 16,893.29 and 2,941.48 is: 4,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.53 : 16,893.29 = 2,941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.53/16,893.29 = 2,941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.53x = 16,893.29 × 2,941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.53x = 49,691,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,691,274.67/11,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.48

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