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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.82, 16,911.84 and 2,954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.82, 16,911.84 and 2,954.77 is: 4,432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.82 : 16,911.84 = 2,954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.82/16,911.84 = 2,954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.82x = 16,911.84 × 2,954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.82x = 49,970,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,970,597.48/11,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.05

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