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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,291.26, 16,936.88 and 3,083.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,291.26, 16,936.88 and 3,083.26 is: 4,624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,291.26 : 16,936.88 = 3,083.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,291.26/16,936.88 = 3,083.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,291.26x = 16,936.88 × 3,083.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,291.26x = 52,220,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,220,804.63/11,291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.89

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