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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.13, 16,906.70 and 3,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.13, 16,906.70 and 3,063.13 is: 4,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.13 : 16,906.70 = 3,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.13/16,906.70 = 3,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.13x = 16,906.70 × 3,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.13x = 51,787,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787,419.97/11,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.70

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