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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.85, 16,914.76 and 2,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.85, 16,914.76 and 2,955.83 is: 4,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.85 : 16,914.76 = 2,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.85/16,914.76 = 2,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.85x = 16,914.76 × 2,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.85x = 49,997,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,997,155.05/11,275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.01

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