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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.68, 16,849.89 and 3,442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.68, 16,849.89 and 3,442.47 is: 5,163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.68 : 16,849.89 = 3,442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.68/16,849.89 = 3,442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.68x = 16,849.89 × 3,442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.68x = 58,005,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,005,240.83/11,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.51

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