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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.52, 16,911.12 and 3,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.52, 16,911.12 and 3,482.28 is: 5,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.52 : 16,911.12 = 3,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.52/16,911.12 = 3,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.52x = 16,911.12 × 3,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.52x = 58,889,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,889,254.95/11,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.68

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