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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,226.84, 16,842.72 and 3,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,226.84, 16,842.72 and 3,436.26 is: 5,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,226.84 : 16,842.72 = 3,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,226.84/16,842.72 = 3,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,226.84x = 16,842.72 × 3,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,226.84x = 57,875,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875,965.03/11,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.14

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