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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,232.72, 16,848.47 and 3,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,232.72, 16,848.47 and 3,441.56 is: 5,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,232.72 : 16,848.47 = 3,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,232.72/16,848.47 = 3,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,232.72x = 16,848.47 × 3,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,232.72x = 57,984,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984,944.77/11,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.15

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