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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,243.68, 16,864.89 and 3,452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,243.68, 16,864.89 and 3,452.47 is: 5,178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,243.68 : 16,864.89 = 3,452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,243.68/16,864.89 = 3,452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,243.68x = 16,864.89 × 3,452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,243.68x = 58,225,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,225,526.78/11,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.51

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