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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,492.88, 17,238.84 and 3,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,492.88, 17,238.84 and 3,284.88 is: 4,927.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,492.88 : 17,238.84 = 3,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,492.88/17,238.84 = 3,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,492.88x = 17,238.84 × 3,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,492.88x = 56,627,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627,520.74/11,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.18

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