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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.28, 16,849.36 and 3,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.28, 16,849.36 and 3,441.52 is: 5,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.28 : 16,849.36 = 3,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.28/16,849.36 = 3,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.28x = 16,849.36 × 3,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.28x = 57,987,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,987,409.43/11,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.11

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