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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.49, 16,853.23 and 3,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.49, 16,853.23 and 3,444.30 is: 5,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.49 : 16,853.23 = 3,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.49/16,853.23 = 3,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.49x = 16,853.23 × 3,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.49x = 58,047,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,580.09/11,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.45

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