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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.34, 16,852.47 and 3,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.34, 16,852.47 and 3,442.76 is: 5,164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.34 : 16,852.47 = 3,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.34/16,852.47 = 3,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.34x = 16,852.47 × 3,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.34x = 58,019,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019,009.62/11,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.89

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