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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.39, 16,888.68 and 3,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.39, 16,888.68 and 3,468 is: 5,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.39 : 16,888.68 = 3,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.39/16,888.68 = 3,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.39x = 16,888.68 × 3,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.39x = 58,569,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,942.24/11,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.88

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