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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.64, 16,844.22 and 3,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.64, 16,844.22 and 3,441.06 is: 5,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.64 : 16,844.22 = 3,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.64/16,844.22 = 3,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.64x = 16,844.22 × 3,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.64x = 57,961,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,961,971.67/11,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.60

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