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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.63, 16,898.45 and 3,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.63, 16,898.45 and 3,057.63 is: 4,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.63 : 16,898.45 = 3,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.63/16,898.45 = 3,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.63x = 16,898.45 × 3,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.63x = 51,669,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,669,207.67/11,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.45

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