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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,316.74, 16,969.55 and 4,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,316.74, 16,969.55 and 4,652.03 is: 6,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,316.74 : 16,969.55 = 4,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,316.74/16,969.55 = 4,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,316.74x = 16,969.55 × 4,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,316.74x = 78,942,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942,855.69/11,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.76

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