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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,278.98, 16,920.72 and 3,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,278.98, 16,920.72 and 3,487.50 is: 5,231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,278.98 : 16,920.72 = 3,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,278.98/16,920.72 = 3,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,278.98x = 16,920.72 × 3,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,278.98x = 59,011,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,011,011.00/11,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.95

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