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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.92, 16,888.64 and 3,466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.92, 16,888.64 and 3,466.88 is: 5,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.92 : 16,888.64 = 3,466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.92/16,888.64 = 3,466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.92x = 16,888.64 × 3,466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.92x = 58,550,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,550,888.24/11,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.32

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