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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.33, 16,922.12 and 3,489.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.33, 16,922.12 and 3,489.75 is: 5,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.33 : 16,922.12 = 3,489.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.33/16,922.12 = 3,489.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.33x = 16,922.12 × 3,489.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.33x = 59,053,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,053,950.82/11,280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.13

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