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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.63, 16,848.26 and 4,306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.63, 16,848.26 and 4,306.13 is: 6,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.63 : 16,848.26 = 4,306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.63/16,848.26 = 4,306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.63x = 16,848.26 × 4,306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.63x = 72,550,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,550,692.06/11,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.50

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