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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.86, 16,902.27 and 2,948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.86, 16,902.27 and 2,948.94 is: 4,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.86 : 16,902.27 = 2,948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.86/16,902.27 = 2,948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.86x = 16,902.27 × 2,948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.86x = 49,843,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,843,780.09/11,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.15

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