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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.40, 16,890.72 and 4,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.40, 16,890.72 and 4,687.96 is: 7,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.40 : 16,890.72 = 4,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.40/16,890.72 = 4,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.40x = 16,890.72 × 4,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.40x = 79,183,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183,019.73/11,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.00

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