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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.47, 16,898.81 and 4,692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.47, 16,898.81 and 4,692.32 is: 7,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.47 : 16,898.81 = 4,692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.47/16,898.81 = 4,692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.47x = 16,898.81 × 4,692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.47x = 79,294,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,294,516.18/11,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.73

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