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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.28, 16,963.96 and 4,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.28, 16,963.96 and 4,730 is: 7,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.28 : 16,963.96 = 4,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.28/16,963.96 = 4,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.28x = 16,963.96 × 4,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.28x = 80,239,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239,530.80/11,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.27

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