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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.23, 16,896.90 and 3,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.23, 16,896.90 and 3,474.11 is: 5,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.23 : 16,896.90 = 3,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.23/16,896.90 = 3,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.23x = 16,896.90 × 3,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.23x = 58,701,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,701,689.26/11,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.87

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