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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.94, 16,897.64 and 3,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.94, 16,897.64 and 3,473.75 is: 5,210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.94 : 16,897.64 = 3,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.94/16,897.64 = 3,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.94x = 16,897.64 × 3,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.94x = 58,698,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698,176.95/11,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.70

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