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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.57, 16,924.95 and 2,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.57, 16,924.95 and 2,963.52 is: 4,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.57 : 16,924.95 = 2,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.57/16,924.95 = 2,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.57x = 16,924.95 × 2,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.57x = 50,157,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,157,427.82/11,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.17

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