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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,242.69, 16,864.03 and 3,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,242.69, 16,864.03 and 3,034.69 is: 4,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242.69 : 16,864.03 = 3,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242.69/16,864.03 = 3,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242.69x = 16,864.03 × 3,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242.69x = 51,177,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,064.83/11,242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.03

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