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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.39, 16,942.84 and 4,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.39, 16,942.84 and 4,370.27 is: 6,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.39 : 16,942.84 = 4,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.39/16,942.84 = 4,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.39x = 16,942.84 × 4,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.39x = 74,044,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,044,785.37/11,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,554.15

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