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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.92, 16,897.64 and 3,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.92, 16,897.64 and 3,472.88 is: 5,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.92 : 16,897.64 = 3,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.92/16,897.64 = 3,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.92x = 16,897.64 × 3,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.92x = 58,683,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683,476.00/11,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.33

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