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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.63, 16,895.44 and 3,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.63, 16,895.44 and 3,055.63 is: 4,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.63 : 16,895.44 = 3,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.63/16,895.44 = 3,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.63x = 16,895.44 × 3,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.63x = 51,626,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626,213.33/11,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.44

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