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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,244.44, 16,863.72 and 3,344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,244.44, 16,863.72 and 3,344.83 is: 5,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,244.44 : 16,863.72 = 3,344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,244.44/16,863.72 = 3,344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,244.44x = 16,863.72 × 3,344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,244.44x = 56,406,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,406,221.87/11,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.36

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