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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.94, 16,850.97 and 4,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.94, 16,850.97 and 4,992.48 is: 7,488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.94 : 16,850.97 = 4,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.94/16,850.97 = 4,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.94x = 16,850.97 × 4,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.94x = 84,128,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,128,130.71/11,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.75

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