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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.33, 16,863.51 and 4,663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.33, 16,863.51 and 4,663.51 is: 6,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.33 : 16,863.51 = 4,663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.33/16,863.51 = 4,663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.33x = 16,863.51 × 4,663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.33x = 78,643,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,643,096.62/11,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.38

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