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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.98, 16,914.96 and 4,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.98, 16,914.96 and 4,712.04 is: 7,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.98 : 16,914.96 = 4,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.98/16,914.96 = 4,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.98x = 16,914.96 × 4,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.98x = 79,703,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703,968.12/11,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.46

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