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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.58, 16,901.50 and 3,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.58, 16,901.50 and 3,476 is: 5,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.58 : 16,901.50 = 3,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.58/16,901.50 = 3,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.58x = 16,901.50 × 3,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.58x = 58,749,614
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,749,614/11,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.50

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