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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.92, 16,902.09 and 2,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.92, 16,902.09 and 2,949.74 is: 4,424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.92 : 16,902.09 = 2,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.92/16,902.09 = 2,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.92x = 16,902.09 × 2,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.92x = 49,856,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,856,805.66/11,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.27

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