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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.08, 16,899.35 and 3,474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.08, 16,899.35 and 3,474.89 is: 5,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.08 : 16,899.35 = 3,474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.08/16,899.35 = 3,474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.08x = 16,899.35 × 3,474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.08x = 58,723,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723,364.95/11,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.40

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