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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.74, 16,914.93 and 2,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.74, 16,914.93 and 2,957.90 is: 4,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.74 : 16,914.93 = 2,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.74/16,914.93 = 2,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.74x = 16,914.93 × 2,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.74x = 50,032,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032,671.45/11,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.41

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