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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.05, 16,917.34 and 4,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.05, 16,917.34 and 4,706.29 is: 7,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.05 : 16,917.34 = 4,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.05/16,917.34 = 4,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.05x = 16,917.34 × 4,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.05x = 79,617,908.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617,908.07/11,280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.29

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