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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258.55, 16,889.64 and 3,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,258.55, 16,889.64 and 3,467.36 is: 5,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,258.55 : 16,889.64 = 3,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,258.55/16,889.64 = 3,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,258.55x = 16,889.64 × 3,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,258.55x = 58,562,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562,462.15/11,258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.60

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