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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.98, 16,927.74 and 3,493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.98, 16,927.74 and 3,493.86 is: 5,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.98 : 16,927.74 = 3,493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.98/16,927.74 = 3,493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.98x = 16,927.74 × 3,493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.98x = 59,143,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,143,153.68/11,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.87

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