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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,272.25, 16,909.46 and 3,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,272.25, 16,909.46 and 3,064.25 is: 4,596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,272.25 : 16,909.46 = 3,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,272.25/16,909.46 = 3,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,272.25x = 16,909.46 × 3,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,272.25x = 51,814,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,814,812.81/11,272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.67

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