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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.60, 16,899.90 and 4,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.60, 16,899.90 and 4,690.60 is: 7,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.60 : 16,899.90 = 4,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.60/16,899.90 = 4,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.60x = 16,899.90 × 4,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.60x = 79,270,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,270,670.94/11,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.90

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