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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.97, 16,741.92 and 3,263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.97, 16,741.92 and 3,263.85 is: 4,895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.97 : 16,741.92 = 3,263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.97/16,741.92 = 3,263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.97x = 16,741.92 × 3,263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.97x = 54,643,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,643,115.59/11,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.03

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