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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.71, 16,898.67 and 2,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.71, 16,898.67 and 2,946.66 is: 4,419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.71 : 16,898.67 = 2,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.71/16,898.67 = 2,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.71x = 16,898.67 × 2,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.71x = 49,794,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,794,634.94/11,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.63

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