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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.58, 16,907.19 and 4,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.58, 16,907.19 and 4,693 is: 7,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.58 : 16,907.19 = 4,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.58/16,907.19 = 4,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.58x = 16,907.19 × 4,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.58x = 79,345,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,345,442.67/11,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.30

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