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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,295.08, 16,941.17 and 2,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,295.08, 16,941.17 and 2,975.74 is: 4,463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,295.08 : 16,941.17 = 2,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,295.08/16,941.17 = 2,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,295.08x = 16,941.17 × 2,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,295.08x = 50,412,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412,482.30/11,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.23

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