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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.87, 16,910.81 and 3,483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.87, 16,910.81 and 3,483.59 is: 5,223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.87 : 16,910.81 = 3,483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.87/16,910.81 = 3,483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.87x = 16,910.81 × 3,483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.87x = 58,910,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910,311.19/11,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.99

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