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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.62, 16,896.66 and 7,092.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.62, 16,896.66 and 7,092.86 is: 10,638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.62 : 16,896.66 = 7,092.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.62/16,896.66 = 7,092.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.62x = 16,896.66 × 7,092.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.62x = 119,845,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,845,643.85/11,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.18

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