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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,306.28, 16,962.46 and 4,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,306.28, 16,962.46 and 4,729 is: 7,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.28 : 16,962.46 = 4,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.28/16,962.46 = 4,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.28x = 16,962.46 × 4,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.28x = 80,215,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,215,473.34/11,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.77

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