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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.88, 16,950.06 and 4,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.88, 16,950.06 and 4,377.24 is: 6,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.88 : 16,950.06 = 4,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.88/16,950.06 = 4,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.88x = 16,950.06 × 4,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.88x = 74,194,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,194,480.63/11,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.12

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