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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.99, 16,940.94 and 2,860.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.99, 16,940.94 and 2,860.57 is: 4,290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.99 : 16,940.94 = 2,860.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.99/16,940.94 = 2,860.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.99x = 16,940.94 × 2,860.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.99x = 48,460,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,460,744.74/11,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.84

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