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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.03, 16,895.54 and 2,942.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.03, 16,895.54 and 2,942.98 is: 4,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.03 : 16,895.54 = 2,942.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.03/16,895.54 = 2,942.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.03x = 16,895.54 × 2,942.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.03x = 49,723,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,723,236.31/11,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.73

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