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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.92, 16,925.52 and 3,490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.92, 16,925.52 and 3,490.32 is: 5,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.92 : 16,925.52 = 3,490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.92/16,925.52 = 3,490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.92x = 16,925.52 × 3,490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.92x = 59,075,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075,480.97/11,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.30

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