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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.35, 16,995.69 and 4,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.35, 16,995.69 and 4,763.25 is: 7,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.35 : 16,995.69 = 4,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.35/16,995.69 = 4,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.35x = 16,995.69 × 4,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.35x = 80,954,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,954,720.39/11,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.68

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