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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262, 16,893.06 and 3,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262, 16,893.06 and 3,054 is: 4,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262 : 16,893.06 = 3,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262/16,893.06 = 3,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262x = 16,893.06 × 3,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262x = 51,591,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591,405.24/11,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.02

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