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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.80, 16,927.68 and 3,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.80, 16,927.68 and 3,493.68 is: 5,240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.80 : 16,927.68 = 3,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.80/16,927.68 = 3,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.80x = 16,927.68 × 3,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.80x = 59,139,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,139,897.06/11,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.67

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