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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.95, 16,926.25 and 3,491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.95, 16,926.25 and 3,491.76 is: 5,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.95 : 16,926.25 = 3,491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.95/16,926.25 = 3,491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.95x = 16,926.25 × 3,491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.95x = 59,102,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102,402.70/11,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.20

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