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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,245, 16,855.98 and 4,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,245, 16,855.98 and 4,675 is: 7,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,245 : 16,855.98 = 4,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,245/16,855.98 = 4,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,245x = 16,855.98 × 4,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,245x = 78,801,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,801,706.50/11,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.71

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