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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.44, 16,896.90 and 3,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.44, 16,896.90 and 3,473.24 is: 5,209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.44 : 16,896.90 = 3,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.44/16,896.90 = 3,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.44x = 16,896.90 × 3,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.44x = 58,686,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,988.96/11,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.93

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