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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.66, 16,945.97 and 2,976.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.66, 16,945.97 and 2,976.61 is: 4,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.66 : 16,945.97 = 2,976.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.66/16,945.97 = 2,976.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.66x = 16,945.97 × 2,976.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.66x = 50,441,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,441,486.51/11,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.17

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