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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.69, 16,882.26 and 3,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.69, 16,882.26 and 3,463.50 is: 5,195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.69 : 16,882.26 = 3,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.69/16,882.26 = 3,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.69x = 16,882.26 × 3,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.69x = 58,471,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471,707.51/11,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.32

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