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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.55, 16,886.64 and 3,465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.55, 16,886.64 and 3,465.36 is: 5,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.55 : 16,886.64 = 3,465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.55/16,886.64 = 3,465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.55x = 16,886.64 × 3,465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.55x = 58,518,286.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,518,286.79/11,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.60

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