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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.08, 16,921.76 and 3,489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.08, 16,921.76 and 3,489.52 is: 5,234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.08 : 16,921.76 = 3,489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.08/16,921.76 = 3,489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.08x = 16,921.76 × 3,489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.08x = 59,048,819.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,048,819.96/11,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.79

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