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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,244.29, 16,863.50 and 3,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,244.29, 16,863.50 and 3,344.68 is: 5,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,244.29 : 16,863.50 = 3,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,244.29/16,863.50 = 3,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,244.29x = 16,863.50 × 3,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,244.29x = 56,402,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402,994.46/11,244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.15

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