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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.31, 16,926.83 and 4,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.31, 16,926.83 and 4,265.08 is: 6,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.31 : 16,926.83 = 4,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.31/16,926.83 = 4,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.31x = 16,926.83 × 4,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.31x = 72,194,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,194,284.10/11,280.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.03

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