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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,229, 16,831.98 and 4,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,229, 16,831.98 and 4,659 is: 6,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,229 : 16,831.98 = 4,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,229/16,831.98 = 4,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,229x = 16,831.98 × 4,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,229x = 78,420,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,420,194.82/11,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.72

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