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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.41, 16,926.32 and 3,491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.41, 16,926.32 and 3,491.22 is: 5,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.41 : 16,926.32 = 3,491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.41/16,926.32 = 3,491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.41x = 16,926.32 × 3,491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.41x = 59,093,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,093,489.45/11,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.67

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