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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.44, 16,898.40 and 3,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.44, 16,898.40 and 3,474.24 is: 5,211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.44 : 16,898.40 = 3,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.44/16,898.40 = 3,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.44x = 16,898.40 × 3,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.44x = 58,709,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709,097.22/11,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.43

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