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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,260.49, 16,881.62 and 4,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,260.49, 16,881.62 and 4,691.60 is: 7,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,260.49 : 16,881.62 = 4,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,260.49/16,881.62 = 4,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,260.49x = 16,881.62 × 4,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,260.49x = 79,201,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,201,723.98/11,260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.59

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