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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.92, 16,854.96 and 3,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.92, 16,854.96 and 3,028 is: 4,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.92 : 16,854.96 = 3,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.92/16,854.96 = 3,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.92x = 16,854.96 × 3,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.92x = 51,036,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,036,818.88/11,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.48

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