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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.04, 16,885.90 and 3,464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.04, 16,885.90 and 3,464.86 is: 5,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.04 : 16,885.90 = 3,464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.04/16,885.90 = 3,464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.04x = 16,885.90 × 3,464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.04x = 58,507,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507,279.47/11,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.86

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