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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,239.29, 16,858.80 and 3,447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,239.29, 16,858.80 and 3,447.90 is: 5,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,239.29 : 16,858.80 = 3,447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,239.29/16,858.80 = 3,447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,239.29x = 16,858.80 × 3,447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,239.29x = 58,127,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,456.52/11,239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.81

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