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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.92, 16,890.88 and 3,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.92, 16,890.88 and 3,052 is: 4,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.92 : 16,890.88 = 3,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.92/16,890.88 = 3,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.92x = 16,890.88 × 3,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.92x = 51,550,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,550,965.76/11,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.46

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