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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.92, 16,851.96 and 3,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.92, 16,851.96 and 3,026 is: 4,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.92 : 16,851.96 = 3,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.92/16,851.96 = 3,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.92x = 16,851.96 × 3,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.92x = 50,994,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,994,030.96/11,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.48

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