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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.20, 16,910.54 and 2,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.20, 16,910.54 and 2,953.42 is: 4,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.20 : 16,910.54 = 2,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.20/16,910.54 = 2,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.20x = 16,910.54 × 2,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.20x = 49,943,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,943,881.08/11,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.32

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