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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.13, 16,902.20 and 3,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.13, 16,902.20 and 3,060.13 is: 4,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.13 : 16,902.20 = 3,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.13/16,902.20 = 3,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.13x = 16,902.20 × 3,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.13x = 51,722,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722,929.29/11,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.20

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