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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.26, 16,883.31 and 3,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.26, 16,883.31 and 3,462.90 is: 5,194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.26 : 16,883.31 = 3,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.26/16,883.31 = 3,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.26x = 16,883.31 × 3,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.26x = 58,465,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,465,214.20/11,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.94

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