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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,234.70, 16,853.67 and 3,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,234.70, 16,853.67 and 3,444.12 is: 5,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,234.70 : 16,853.67 = 3,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,234.70/16,853.67 = 3,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,234.70x = 16,853.67 × 3,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,234.70x = 58,046,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046,061.92/11,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.68

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