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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.83, 16,916.87 and 3,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.83, 16,916.87 and 3,486.25 is: 5,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.83 : 16,916.87 = 3,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.83/16,916.87 = 3,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.83x = 16,916.87 × 3,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.83x = 58,976,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,976,420.61/11,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.88

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