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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.95, 16,628.35 and 4,762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.95, 16,628.35 and 4,762.95 is: 7,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.95 : 16,628.35 = 4,762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.95/16,628.35 = 4,762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.95x = 16,628.35 × 4,762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.95x = 79,199,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199,904.58/11,086.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.52

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