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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,222.08, 16,833.68 and 4,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,222.08, 16,833.68 and 4,646 is: 6,969.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,222.08 : 16,833.68 = 4,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,222.08/16,833.68 = 4,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,222.08x = 16,833.68 × 4,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,222.08x = 78,209,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,209,277.28/11,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.23

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