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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.47, 16,894.86 and 4,689.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.47, 16,894.86 and 4,689.49 is: 7,034.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.47 : 16,894.86 = 4,689.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.47/16,894.86 = 4,689.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.47x = 16,894.86 × 4,689.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.47x = 79,228,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,228,277.02/11,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.09

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