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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.40, 16,762.28 and 4,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.40, 16,762.28 and 4,149.23 is: 6,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.40 : 16,762.28 = 4,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.40/16,762.28 = 4,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.40x = 16,762.28 × 4,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.40x = 69,550,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,550,450.49/11,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.32

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