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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.38, 16,922.06 and 3,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.38, 16,922.06 and 3,073.38 is: 4,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.38 : 16,922.06 = 3,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.38/16,922.06 = 3,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.38x = 16,922.06 × 3,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.38x = 52,007,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,007,920.76/11,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.07

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