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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.94, 16,881.13 and 3,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.94, 16,881.13 and 3,462.75 is: 5,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.94 : 16,881.13 = 3,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.94/16,881.13 = 3,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.94x = 16,881.13 × 3,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.94x = 58,455,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,455,146.97/11,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.20

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