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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.31, 16,944.58 and 2,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.31, 16,944.58 and 2,977.52 is: 4,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.31 : 16,944.58 = 2,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.31/16,944.58 = 2,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.31x = 16,944.58 × 2,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.31x = 50,452,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452,825.84/11,296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.31

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