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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.39, 16,862.07 and 3,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.39, 16,862.07 and 3,033.39 is: 4,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.39 : 16,862.07 = 3,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.39/16,862.07 = 3,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.39x = 16,862.07 × 3,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.39x = 51,149,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,149,234.52/11,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.08

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