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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.75, 16,898.66 and 3,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.75, 16,898.66 and 3,057.75 is: 4,586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.75 : 16,898.66 = 3,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.75/16,898.66 = 3,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.75x = 16,898.66 × 3,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.75x = 51,671,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671,877.62/11,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.63

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