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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.63, 16,896.95 and 3,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.63, 16,896.95 and 3,056.63 is: 4,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.63 : 16,896.95 = 3,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.63/16,896.95 = 3,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.63x = 16,896.95 × 3,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.63x = 51,647,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,647,624.51/11,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.94

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