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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.46, 16,901.01 and 4,339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.46, 16,901.01 and 4,339.50 is: 6,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.46 : 16,901.01 = 4,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.46/16,901.01 = 4,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.46x = 16,901.01 × 4,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.46x = 73,341,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,341,932.90/11,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.91

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