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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,239.14, 16,858.68 and 3,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,239.14, 16,858.68 and 3,031.14 is: 4,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,239.14 : 16,858.68 = 3,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,239.14/16,858.68 = 3,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,239.14x = 16,858.68 × 3,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,239.14x = 51,101,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,101,019.30/11,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.70

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