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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,242.74, 16,863.33 and 3,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,242.74, 16,863.33 and 3,451.47 is: 5,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242.74 : 16,863.33 = 3,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242.74/16,863.33 = 3,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242.74x = 16,863.33 × 3,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242.74x = 58,203,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203,277.60/11,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.97

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