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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.93, 16,885.62 and 3,465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.93, 16,885.62 and 3,465.75 is: 5,198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.93 : 16,885.62 = 3,465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.93/16,885.62 = 3,465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.93x = 16,885.62 × 3,465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.93x = 58,521,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,521,337.52/11,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.69

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