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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.94, 16,899.89 and 2,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.94, 16,899.89 and 2,945.92 is: 4,419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.94 : 16,899.89 = 2,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.94/16,899.89 = 2,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.94x = 16,899.89 × 2,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.94x = 49,785,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,785,715.23/11,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.14

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