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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.46, 16,923.83 and 3,490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.46, 16,923.83 and 3,490.88 is: 5,236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.46 : 16,923.83 = 3,490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.46/16,923.83 = 3,490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.46x = 16,923.83 × 3,490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.46x = 59,079,059.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,079,059.67/11,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.83

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