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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.69, 16,895.25 and 4,685.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.69, 16,895.25 and 4,685.22 is: 7,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.69 : 16,895.25 = 4,685.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.69/16,895.25 = 4,685.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.69x = 16,895.25 × 4,685.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.69x = 79,157,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157,963.21/11,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.34

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