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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,242.49, 16,863.73 and 3,451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,242.49, 16,863.73 and 3,451.30 is: 5,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242.49 : 16,863.73 = 3,451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242.49/16,863.73 = 3,451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242.49x = 16,863.73 × 3,451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242.49x = 58,201,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201,791.35/11,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.95

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