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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.31, 16,837.98 and 4,651.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.31, 16,837.98 and 4,651.65 is: 6,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.31 : 16,837.98 = 4,651.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.31/16,837.98 = 4,651.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.31x = 16,837.98 × 4,651.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.31x = 78,324,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,324,389.67/11,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.48

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