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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,243.95, 16,862.98 and 3,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,243.95, 16,862.98 and 3,344.34 is: 5,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,243.95 : 16,862.98 = 3,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,243.95/16,862.98 = 3,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,243.95x = 16,862.98 × 3,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,243.95x = 56,395,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395,495.42/11,243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.63

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