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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.94, 16,917.72 and 4,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.94, 16,917.72 and 4,704.20 is: 7,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.94 : 16,917.72 = 4,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.94/16,917.72 = 4,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.94x = 16,917.72 × 4,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.94x = 79,584,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,584,338.42/11,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.14

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