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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.34, 16,855.48 and 3,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.34, 16,855.48 and 3,444.76 is: 5,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.34 : 16,855.48 = 3,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.34/16,855.48 = 3,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.34x = 16,855.48 × 3,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.34x = 58,063,083.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063,083.28/11,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.90

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