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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,300.22, 16,952.28 and 4,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,300.22, 16,952.28 and 4,731 is: 7,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,300.22 : 16,952.28 = 4,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,300.22/16,952.28 = 4,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,300.22x = 16,952.28 × 4,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,300.22x = 80,201,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,201,236.68/11,300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.32

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