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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.08, 16,901.62 and 2,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.08, 16,901.62 and 2,946.96 is: 4,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.08 : 16,901.62 = 2,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.08/16,901.62 = 2,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.08x = 16,901.62 × 2,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.08x = 49,808,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,808,398.08/11,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.70

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