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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.48, 16,904.97 and 3,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.48, 16,904.97 and 3,477 is: 5,216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.48 : 16,904.97 = 3,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.48/16,904.97 = 3,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.48x = 16,904.97 × 3,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.48x = 58,778,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,778,580.69/11,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.19

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