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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.94, 16,901.37 and 2,946.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.94, 16,901.37 and 2,946.94 is: 4,420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.94 : 16,901.37 = 2,946.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.94/16,901.37 = 2,946.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.94x = 16,901.37 × 2,946.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.94x = 49,807,323.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,807,323.31/11,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.66

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