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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.38, 16,897.59 and 3,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.38, 16,897.59 and 3,475.26 is: 5,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.38 : 16,897.59 = 3,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.38/16,897.59 = 3,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.38x = 16,897.59 × 3,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.38x = 58,723,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723,518.62/11,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.28

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