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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.94, 16,899.14 and 3,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.94, 16,899.14 and 3,474.76 is: 5,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.94 : 16,899.14 = 3,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.94/16,899.14 = 3,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.94x = 16,899.14 × 3,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.94x = 58,720,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,720,455.71/11,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.21

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