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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.52, 16,902.78 and 4,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.52, 16,902.78 and 4,699.32 is: 7,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.52 : 16,902.78 = 4,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.52/16,902.78 = 4,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.52x = 16,902.78 × 4,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.52x = 79,431,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,431,491.10/11,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.97

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