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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.44, 16,903.64 and 2,948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.44, 16,903.64 and 2,948.42 is: 4,422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.44 : 16,903.64 = 2,948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.44/16,903.64 = 2,948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.44x = 16,903.64 × 2,948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.44x = 49,839,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839,030.25/11,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.89

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