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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.94, 16,952.91 and 4,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.94, 16,952.91 and 4,376.44 is: 6,564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.94 : 16,952.91 = 4,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.94/16,952.91 = 4,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.94x = 16,952.91 × 4,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.94x = 74,193,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,193,393.44/11,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,564.66

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