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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,242.92, 16,867.26 and 3,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,242.92, 16,867.26 and 3,452.52 is: 5,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242.92 : 16,867.26 = 3,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242.92/16,867.26 = 3,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242.92x = 16,867.26 × 3,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242.92x = 58,234,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234,552.50/11,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.66

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