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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.91, 16,905.73 and 4,696.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.91, 16,905.73 and 4,696.17 is: 7,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.91 : 16,905.73 = 4,696.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.91/16,905.73 = 4,696.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.91x = 16,905.73 × 4,696.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.91x = 79,392,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,392,182.05/11,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.12

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