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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268, 16,902.72 and 3,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268, 16,902.72 and 3,060 is: 4,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268 : 16,902.72 = 3,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268/16,902.72 = 3,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268x = 16,902.72 × 3,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268x = 51,722,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722,323.20/11,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.20

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