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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.18, 16,858.26 and 3,340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.18, 16,858.26 and 3,340.31 is: 5,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.18 : 16,858.26 = 3,340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.18/16,858.26 = 3,340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.18x = 16,858.26 × 3,340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.18x = 56,311,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,311,730.17/11,237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.20

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