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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.82, 16,955.70 and 4,730.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.82, 16,955.70 and 4,730.66 is: 7,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.82 : 16,955.70 = 4,730.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.82/16,955.70 = 4,730.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.82x = 16,955.70 × 4,730.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.82x = 80,211,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,211,651.76/11,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.72

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