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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,279.74, 16,907.46 and 4,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,279.74, 16,907.46 and 4,701.74 is: 7,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,279.74 : 16,907.46 = 4,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,279.74/16,907.46 = 4,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,279.74x = 16,907.46 × 4,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,279.74x = 79,494,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494,480.98/11,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.55

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