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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.30, 16,912.95 and 4,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.30, 16,912.95 and 4,707.10 is: 7,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.30 : 16,912.95 = 4,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.30/16,912.95 = 4,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.30x = 16,912.95 × 4,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.30x = 79,610,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,610,946.95/11,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.02

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