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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.38, 16,906.52 and 3,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.38, 16,906.52 and 3,477.20 is: 5,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.38 : 16,906.52 = 3,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.38/16,906.52 = 3,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.38x = 16,906.52 × 3,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.38x = 58,787,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,787,275.50/11,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.01

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