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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.78, 16,913.37 and 3,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.78, 16,913.37 and 3,482.60 is: 5,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.78 : 16,913.37 = 3,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.78/16,913.37 = 3,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.78x = 16,913.37 × 3,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.78x = 58,902,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,902,430.85/11,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.73

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