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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.36, 16,901.10 and 4,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.36, 16,901.10 and 4,689.32 is: 7,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.36 : 16,901.10 = 4,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.36/16,901.10 = 4,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.36x = 16,901.10 × 4,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.36x = 79,254,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,254,666.25/11,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.88

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