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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.88, 16,886.70 and 4,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.88, 16,886.70 and 4,695.02 is: 7,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.88 : 16,886.70 = 4,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.88/16,886.70 = 4,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.88x = 16,886.70 × 4,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.88x = 79,283,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,283,394.23/11,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.73

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