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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.58, 16,916.49 and 3,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.58, 16,916.49 and 3,486 is: 5,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.58 : 16,916.49 = 3,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.58/16,916.49 = 3,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.58x = 16,916.49 × 3,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.58x = 58,970,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970,884.14/11,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.50

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