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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.98, 16,946.96 and 4,180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.98, 16,946.96 and 4,180.25 is: 6,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.98 : 16,946.96 = 4,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.98/16,946.96 = 4,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.98x = 16,946.96 × 4,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.98x = 70,842,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,842,423.90/11,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.92

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