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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,236.59, 16,848.77 and 3,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,236.59, 16,848.77 and 3,444.39 is: 5,164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,236.59 : 16,848.77 = 3,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,236.59/16,848.77 = 3,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,236.59x = 16,848.77 × 3,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,236.59x = 58,033,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033,717.68/11,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.71

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