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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.22, 16,870.40 and 2,926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.22, 16,870.40 and 2,926.22 is: 4,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.22 : 16,870.40 = 2,926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.22/16,870.40 = 2,926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.22x = 16,870.40 × 2,926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.22x = 49,366,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,366,402.90/11,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.60

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