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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.48, 16,901.54 and 3,475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.48, 16,901.54 and 3,475.29 is: 5,213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.48 : 16,901.54 = 3,475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.48/16,901.54 = 3,475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.48x = 16,901.54 × 3,475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.48x = 58,737,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737,752.95/11,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.50

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