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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.04, 16,959.96 and 4,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.04, 16,959.96 and 4,734 is: 7,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.04 : 16,959.96 = 4,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.04/16,959.96 = 4,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.04x = 16,959.96 × 4,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.04x = 80,288,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288,450.64/11,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.49

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