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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.92, 16,888.26 and 3,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.92, 16,888.26 and 3,466.52 is: 5,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.92 : 16,888.26 = 3,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.92/16,888.26 = 3,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.92x = 16,888.26 × 3,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.92x = 58,543,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,543,491.06/11,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.67

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