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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.79, 16,726.82 and 4,913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.79, 16,726.82 and 4,913.73 is: 7,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.79 : 16,726.82 = 4,913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.79/16,726.82 = 4,913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.79x = 16,726.82 × 4,913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.79x = 82,191,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,191,052.67/11,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.87

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