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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,476.86, 17,214.93 and 3,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,476.86, 17,214.93 and 3,268.86 is: 4,903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,476.86 : 17,214.93 = 3,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,476.86/17,214.93 = 3,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,476.86x = 17,214.93 × 3,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,476.86x = 56,273,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273,196.08/11,476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.19

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