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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.26, 16,905.39 and 2,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.26, 16,905.39 and 2,949.58 is: 4,424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.26 : 16,905.39 = 2,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.26/16,905.39 = 2,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.26x = 16,905.39 × 2,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.26x = 49,863,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863,800.24/11,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.37

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