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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258.98, 16,890.72 and 3,467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,258.98, 16,890.72 and 3,467.50 is: 5,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,258.98 : 16,890.72 = 3,467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,258.98/16,890.72 = 3,467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,258.98x = 16,890.72 × 3,467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,258.98x = 58,568,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,568,571.60/11,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.94

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