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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.96, 16,963.70 and 4,742.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.96, 16,963.70 and 4,742.06 is: 7,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.96 : 16,963.70 = 4,742.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.96/16,963.70 = 4,742.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.96x = 16,963.70 × 4,742.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.96x = 80,442,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,442,937.49/11,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.95

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