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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.66, 16,897.86 and 4,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.66, 16,897.86 and 4,690.92 is: 7,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.66 : 16,897.86 = 4,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.66/16,897.86 = 4,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.66x = 16,897.86 × 4,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.66x = 79,266,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,266,509.43/11,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.24

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