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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,313.56, 16,970.28 and 4,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,313.56, 16,970.28 and 4,388 is: 6,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,313.56 : 16,970.28 = 4,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,313.56/16,970.28 = 4,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,313.56x = 16,970.28 × 4,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,313.56x = 74,465,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,465,588.64/11,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.98

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