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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.45, 16,899.90 and 3,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.45, 16,899.90 and 3,475.25 is: 5,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.45 : 16,899.90 = 3,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.45/16,899.90 = 3,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.45x = 16,899.90 × 3,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.45x = 58,731,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,731,377.48/11,266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.94

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