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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.32, 16,837.96 and 3,434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.32, 16,837.96 and 3,434.14 is: 5,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.32 : 16,837.96 = 3,434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.32/16,837.96 = 3,434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.32x = 16,837.96 × 3,434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.32x = 57,823,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,823,911.95/11,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.20

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