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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.96, 16,898.88 and 4,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.96, 16,898.88 and 4,341.44 is: 6,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.96 : 16,898.88 = 4,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.96/16,898.88 = 4,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.96x = 16,898.88 × 4,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.96x = 73,365,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,365,473.59/11,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.71

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