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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.88, 16,908.66 and 3,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.88, 16,908.66 and 3,482.76 is: 5,223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.88 : 16,908.66 = 3,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.88/16,908.66 = 3,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.88x = 16,908.66 × 3,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.88x = 58,888,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,888,804.70/11,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.47

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