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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.98, 16,892.22 and 3,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.98, 16,892.22 and 3,468.50 is: 5,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.98 : 16,892.22 = 3,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.98/16,892.22 = 3,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.98x = 16,892.22 × 3,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.98x = 58,590,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,590,665.07/11,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.44

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