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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.40, 16,881.90 and 4,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.40, 16,881.90 and 4,688.20 is: 7,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.40 : 16,881.90 = 4,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.40/16,881.90 = 4,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.40x = 16,881.90 × 4,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.40x = 79,145,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,145,723.58/11,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.30

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