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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.89, 16,913.07 and 2,955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.89, 16,913.07 and 2,955.11 is: 4,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.89 : 16,913.07 = 2,955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.89/16,913.07 = 2,955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.89x = 16,913.07 × 2,955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.89x = 49,979,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,897.72/11,274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.85

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