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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.18, 16,849.14 and 3,441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.18, 16,849.14 and 3,441.97 is: 5,162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.18 : 16,849.14 = 3,441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.18/16,849.14 = 3,441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.18x = 16,849.14 × 3,441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.18x = 57,994,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,994,234.41/11,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.76

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