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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.20, 16,898.70 and 3,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.20, 16,898.70 and 3,473.80 is: 5,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.20 : 16,898.70 = 3,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.20/16,898.70 = 3,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.20x = 16,898.70 × 3,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.20x = 58,702,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702,704.06/11,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.44

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