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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.96, 16,907.90 and 4,249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.96, 16,907.90 and 4,249.49 is: 6,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.96 : 16,907.90 = 4,249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.96/16,907.90 = 4,249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.96x = 16,907.90 × 4,249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.96x = 71,849,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,849,846.18/11,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,373.08

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