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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.58, 16,926.44 and 2,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.58, 16,926.44 and 2,964.52 is: 4,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.58 : 16,926.44 = 2,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.58/16,926.44 = 2,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.58x = 16,926.44 × 2,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.58x = 50,178,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178,769.91/11,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.67

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