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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.19, 16,884.52 and 3,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.19, 16,884.52 and 3,465 is: 5,197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.19 : 16,884.52 = 3,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.19/16,884.52 = 3,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.19x = 16,884.52 × 3,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.19x = 58,504,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,504,853.14/11,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.57

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