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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.62, 16,895.44 and 3,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.62, 16,895.44 and 3,055.62 is: 4,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.62 : 16,895.44 = 3,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.62/16,895.44 = 3,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.62x = 16,895.44 × 3,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.62x = 51,626,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626,044.37/11,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.43

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