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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.39, 16,903.97 and 4,706.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.39, 16,903.97 and 4,706.49 is: 7,055.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.39 : 16,903.97 = 4,706.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.39/16,903.97 = 4,706.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.39x = 16,903.97 × 4,706.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.39x = 79,558,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558,449.75/11,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.94

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