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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.48, 16,901.97 and 3,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.48, 16,901.97 and 3,475 is: 5,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.48 : 16,901.97 = 3,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.48/16,901.97 = 3,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.48x = 16,901.97 × 3,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.48x = 58,734,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734,345.75/11,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.19

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