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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.64, 16,926.32 and 3,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.64, 16,926.32 and 3,076 is: 4,613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.64 : 16,926.32 = 3,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.64/16,926.32 = 3,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.64x = 16,926.32 × 3,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.64x = 52,065,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,065,360.32/11,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.83

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