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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.63, 16,856.44 and 3,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.63, 16,856.44 and 3,029.63 is: 4,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.63 : 16,856.44 = 3,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.63/16,856.44 = 3,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.63x = 16,856.44 × 3,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.63x = 51,068,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,068,684.46/11,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.44

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