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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.98, 16,883.18 and 4,926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.98, 16,883.18 and 4,926.02 is: 7,391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.98 : 16,883.18 = 4,926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.98/16,883.18 = 4,926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.98x = 16,883.18 × 4,926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.98x = 83,166,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,166,857.71/11,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.31

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