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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.48, 16,900.47 and 3,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.48, 16,900.47 and 3,474 is: 5,211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.48 : 16,900.47 = 3,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.48/16,900.47 = 3,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.48x = 16,900.47 × 3,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.48x = 58,712,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712,232.78/11,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.69

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