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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.89, 16,902.15 and 3,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.89, 16,902.15 and 3,473.88 is: 5,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.89 : 16,902.15 = 3,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.89/16,902.15 = 3,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.89x = 16,902.15 × 3,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.89x = 58,716,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,716,040.84/11,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.38

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