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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.41, 16,854.72 and 3,339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.41, 16,854.72 and 3,339.06 is: 5,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.41 : 16,854.72 = 3,339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.41/16,854.72 = 3,339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.41x = 16,854.72 × 3,339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.41x = 56,278,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,278,845.64/11,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.72

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