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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.53, 16,894.79 and 2,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.53, 16,894.79 and 2,942.48 is: 4,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.53 : 16,894.79 = 2,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.53/16,894.79 = 2,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.53x = 16,894.79 × 2,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.53x = 49,712,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712,581.68/11,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.98

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