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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.21, 17,203.83 and 3,149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.21, 17,203.83 and 3,149.34 is: 4,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.21 : 17,203.83 = 3,149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.21/17,203.83 = 3,149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.21x = 17,203.83 × 3,149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.21x = 54,180,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,180,709.97/11,469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.01

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