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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.94, 16,743.88 and 4,921.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.94, 16,743.88 and 4,921.27 is: 7,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.94 : 16,743.88 = 4,921.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.94/16,743.88 = 4,921.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.94x = 16,743.88 × 4,921.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.94x = 82,401,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401,154.33/11,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.67

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