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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.36, 16,897.92 and 4,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.36, 16,897.92 and 4,691.32 is: 7,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.36 : 16,897.92 = 4,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.36/16,897.92 = 4,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.36x = 16,897.92 × 4,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.36x = 79,273,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273,550.05/11,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.31

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