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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,272.66, 16,903.86 and 4,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,272.66, 16,903.86 and 4,694.92 is: 7,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,272.66 : 16,903.86 = 4,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,272.66/16,903.86 = 4,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,272.66x = 16,903.86 × 4,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,272.66x = 79,362,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,362,270.39/11,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.24

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