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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.96, 16,926.21 and 4,708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.96, 16,926.21 and 4,708.58 is: 7,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.96 : 16,926.21 = 4,708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.96/16,926.21 = 4,708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.96x = 16,926.21 × 4,708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.96x = 79,698,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,698,329.25/11,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.73

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