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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.51, 16,947.48 and 3,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.51, 16,947.48 and 3,902.27 is: 5,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.51 : 16,947.48 = 3,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.51/16,947.48 = 3,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.51x = 16,947.48 × 3,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.51x = 66,133,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,133,558.04/11,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.30

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