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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.70, 16,850.84 and 3,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.70, 16,850.84 and 3,444.58 is: 5,166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.70 : 16,850.84 = 3,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.70/16,850.84 = 3,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.70x = 16,850.84 × 3,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.70x = 58,044,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,044,066.45/11,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.04

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