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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.94, 16,897.41 and 4,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.94, 16,897.41 and 4,341.06 is: 6,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.94 : 16,897.41 = 4,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.94/16,897.41 = 4,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.94x = 16,897.41 × 4,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.94x = 73,352,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,352,670.65/11,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.59

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