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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.42, 16,726.26 and 4,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.42, 16,726.26 and 4,913.34 is: 7,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.42 : 16,726.26 = 4,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.42/16,726.26 = 4,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.42x = 16,726.26 × 4,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.42x = 82,181,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,181,802.31/11,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.29

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