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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.43, 16,902.90 and 3,477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.43, 16,902.90 and 3,477.25 is: 5,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.43 : 16,902.90 = 3,477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.43/16,902.90 = 3,477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.43x = 16,902.90 × 3,477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.43x = 58,775,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,775,609.03/11,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.95

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