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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.74, 16,931.54 and 3,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.74, 16,931.54 and 3,496.52 is: 5,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.74 : 16,931.54 = 3,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.74/16,931.54 = 3,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.74x = 16,931.54 × 3,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.74x = 59,201,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,201,468.24/11,287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.76

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