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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.08, 16,922.70 and 2,962.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.08, 16,922.70 and 2,962.02 is: 4,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.08 : 16,922.70 = 2,962.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.08/16,922.70 = 2,962.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.08x = 16,922.70 × 2,962.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.08x = 50,125,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,125,375.85/11,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.92

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