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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.97, 16,917.57 and 3,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.97, 16,917.57 and 3,483.96 is: 5,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.97 : 16,917.57 = 3,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.97/16,917.57 = 3,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.97x = 16,917.57 × 3,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.97x = 58,940,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,940,137.18/11,276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.59

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